Supervisor - Under Hood Components & Modules

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave and family benefits

Vehicle discount program for employees

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Core Components Supervisor to lead the global thermal systems team, accountable for climate and cooling components across ICE and EV programs. You will drive design specs, supplier qualification, and cross-functional delivery.

Role requires 10+ years in automotive thermal design and 5+ years in leadership, with a strong focus on program execution, DV/PV planning, and supplier collaboration. Hybrid onsite four days per week in Dearborn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10 years automotive industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience with automotive thermal system components/subsystems design.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead global core engineering team responsible for climate and/or cooling components.
• Author engineering specifications and foundation documents (DFMEA, DVP, ESOW).
• Lead in creating sourcing quote packages and technical supplier assessments.
• Oversee supplier implementation and technology introductions using Ford GTDS processes.
• Create and manage modular parts catalogs for vehicle use.
• Support WCCA, EMC reviews, and safety-related activities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

TcVis Mockup

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life.We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position...

Core components supervisor within the global thermal systems core engineering team. Responsible for climate and/or cooling components to support existing internal combustion vehicles and next generation electric vehicles.

What you'll do...

• Lead global core engineering team responsible for climate and/or cooling components (compressors, heat pump modules, HV heaters, a/c lines, pumps, valves, fan, sensors).
• Author Engineering specifications and foundation documents (DFMEA, DVP, ESOW etc.) for above components for all Ford global programs..
• Lead in creating sourcing quote package and technical assessment of suppliers for new technology components including qualification of local suppliers for global supplier localization efforts.
• Lead implementation of new suppliers and technologies using the Ford GTDS process with efficient program management techniques.
• Create, update and monitor modular catalog of parts for vehicle usage.
• Support Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) with technical experts, Software reviews, NetCom diagnostics, EMC reviews and represent thermal systems component team in safety related activities.
• Identify, monitor and mitigate project risks during new supplier implementation.
• Review and approve DV (Design Verification) and PV (Product Validation) plans and develop commodity business plans.
• Lead component tech clubs and core process development to facilitate improved program delivery
• Capture lessons learned/Prevent Recurrence and develop updated test plans, requirements and specifications.
• Hands on troubleshooting of component and related sub-system and vehicle issues.
• Support resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Manage thermal system SREA approvals.
• Manage OK-to-Use tools.
• Lead resolution of cross carline warranty issues.
• Support implementation of cross carline TVM actions.

You'll have...

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related degree.

10 years of automotive industry experience.

5+ years of experience with automotive thermal System components/subsystem design or related experience.

5+ years of supervisory experience.

Even better, you may have...

Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related degree.

Experience and/or knowledge of the following: worst case circuit analysis (WCCA), authoring engineering specifications, foundation documents (DFMEA, DVP, SCCAF), software reviews, EMC, NetCom, LIN, automotive safety.

Design and Release experience and vehicle launch experience a plus.

Familiarity with supplier plants.

Experience in collaborating with supply chain to create commodity business plans and develop supply risk mitigation actions.

CAE/CFD knowledge/experience a plus.

Project Management knowledge in planning and executing projects, agile methodology and risk management.

Knowledge of materials and manufacturing technologies related to thermal system components.

Knowledge of Teamcenter, TcVis Mockup and ability to move, align, modify and freeze components and assemblies.

Familiarity with AI tools.

Proven ability to participate effectively and lead cross-functional teams.

Ability to work in non-structured environment where creativity and a start-up mentality is encouraged.

Motivation to work in a fast-moving environment.

Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues and effectively communicate to management.

Demonstrated ability to effectively represent the company and interact with suppliers.

Ability to communicate clearly and express new ideas to all levels of management.

Demonstrated delivery of results.

Ability to balance objectives and resolve conflicts.

Demonstrated ability to delegate effectively and follow-up.

Knowledge of Project, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Strong English skills.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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