Casting Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. This position combines deep technical expertise in casting facility design, process design and equipment operation with strong program leadership. The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end manufacturing readiness, from concept and equipment specification through commissioning, ramp-up, and full production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in die casting, with significant exposure to large structural or giga castings.
• Proven technical background on high-pressure die casting process, equipment design, specification, and operation.
• Strong electrical, automation, mechanical and hydraulic background.
• Proven track record in launching new automotive programs with casting products.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to present, persuade, and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Highly motivated self-starter capable of driving change and influencing engineering decisions, with or without authority.
• Ability to work in a production setting and aid in troubleshooting of supplier equipment and processes.
• Ability to address a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end industrialization of structural casting processes from concept to Start of Production.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) with Product and Tooling Engineering to enable part consolidation and structural performance.
• Collaborate with machine OEMs and system integrators on equipment design, layout, and integration.
• Lead launch and operation of casting cells to ensure stable, high-quality production to achieve part quality specifications and program production rate.
• Establish standards for machine setup, parameter control, and preventive maintenance.
• Lead detailed facility layout, cell and equipment design from concept stage, including all technical aspects of the equipment such as mechanical design, electrical, software, automation, safety and operation.
• Define, monitor and optimize key process metrics.
• Act as a technical leader across Manufacturing Engineering.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal cross functional teams for successful program development.
• Develop internal expertise in casting technologies and equipment operation.
• Enforce compliance with all safety and environmental standards.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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