Casting Engineering Supervisor

Ford • Dearborn, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Casting Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor leads and develops a team to ensure high-quality, efficient casting designs and manufacturing processes. The role drives the New Model Launch of Complex Casting (NMLCC) process, supporting the development and implementation of manufacturing-feasible casting designs and processes for new Powertrain program launches. The supervisor works across product engineering, manufacturing engineering, suppliers, Purchasing, and Ford plants to support feasibility, quality, supplier development, prototype delivery, and production troubleshooting. The position also evaluates emerging processes and materials, supports component material and test-procedure selection, and performs supervisory duties such as setting objectives, holding development discussions, and conducting performance reviews.

The role is based from Dearborn with supplier, vendor, test-facility, and plant travel. Travel may range from 25% to 60% when required, including extended on-site assignments at out-of-state plants or suppliers lasting approximately three months to one and a half years. The position requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 6 years of casting experience.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to present, persuade, and collaborate at all organizational levels.
• Working-level knowledge of casting, post-processing, and die-development processes.
• Working-level knowledge of core-making processes and materials.
• Knowledge of casting secondary operations, including trimming, fettling, deburring, and quality checks.
• Knowledge of iron and aluminum casting alloys.
• Understanding of MagmaSoft or other casting simulation software results.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to drive change and influence engineering decisions with or without authority.
• Experience performing casting manufacturing feasibility assessments.
• Foundry operational experience in casting manufacturing processes and process control.
• Proven track record of delivering major product launches in an automotive manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work in a production setting and troubleshoot supplier equipment and processes.
• Practical problem-solving skills and ability to address varied situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; travel may be 25% to 60% when required.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MS degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to ensure high-quality and efficient casting designs and processes.
• Drive the New Model Launch of Complex Casting process to develop and implement manufacturing-feasible casting designs and processes for new Powertrain program launches.
• Assess employee competencies and support development and upskilling; mentor less experienced employees within and outside the organization.
• Support simultaneous engineering and feasibility studies among product engineering, manufacturing engineering, and supplier organizations.
• Support quality improvement activities, root-cause identification, and defect-elimination strategies.
• Support supplier-selection evaluations through manufacturing assessments, and assist Purchasing with supplier and subcontractor evaluation, development, and selection.
• Support casting prototype planning, process development, and scheduling.
• Support on-time, quality prototype delivery of new Ford components at internal and external supplier facilities.
• Evaluate emerging processes and material technologies for potential application to Ford products.
• Support Product Engineering in selecting and specifying component materials and test procedures.
• Assist Ford manufacturing plants in resolving significant engineering issues and achieving continuous improvement for new programs and current production.
• Provide technical support to Purchasing, including Component Buyers and Supplier Technical Assistance, to resolve casting productivity and quality issues and develop external casting suppliers.
• Perform supervisory duties, including objective and goal development, development discussions, and performance reviews.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed, including potential extended on-site plant or supplier assignments.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager