Casting Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor • 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 supports cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and applies knowledge of casting alloys and processes, including gravity, low-pressure, and high-pressure die casting. Familiarity with core-making processes and materials is useful.

The supervisor drives the New Model Launch of Complex Casting (NMLCC) process, helping teams develop program- and component-specific plans for manufacturing-feasible casting designs and processes. The role supports new Powertrain product launches, prototype development and delivery, supplier development, quality improvement, and manufacturing issue resolution. It also includes employee development and performance-management duties.

The position is based from Dearborn and requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally. Travel may range from 25% to 60% when required, including possible on-site support at plants or suppliers for approximately three months to one and a half years. When supporting out-of-state locations, employees may travel home every other weekend.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree; listed fields include Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Materials Science.
• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing.
• At least 6 years of experience in casting.
• 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 secondary casting operations, including trimming, fettling, deburring, and quality checks.
• Knowledge of iron and aluminum casting alloys.
• Ability to understand MagmaSoft or other casting-simulation software results.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills 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 delivering major product launches in an automotive manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work in a production setting and help 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 required 25% to 60% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MS degree.
• Knowledge of various casting alloys and processes, including gravity, low-pressure, and high-pressure die casting.
• Knowledge of core-making processes and materials.

Responsibilities

• Drive the New Model Launch of Complex Casting (NMLCC) process and help cross-functional teams create program- and component-specific plans for manufacturing-feasible casting designs and processes.
• Assess employee competencies and support employee development and upskilling.
• Mentor less experienced employees within and outside the organization on Casting Engineering.
• Support simultaneous engineering and feasibility studies involving product engineering, manufacturing engineering, and suppliers.
• Support quality improvement, root-cause identification, and defect-elimination activities.
• Support supplier-selection 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 required, including on-site launch and implementation support at plants and suppliers.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• 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