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 works with 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. Knowledge of core-making processes and materials is also useful.

The supervisor drives the New Model Launch of Complex Casting process to help cross-functional teams develop and implement manufacturing-feasible casting designs and processes for new Powertrain programs. The role supports casting prototype development and delivery, supplier and plant engineering, quality improvement, material and process evaluation, and employee development. Supervisory work includes setting objectives and goals, development discussions, and performance reviews.

The position is based from Dearborn, with domestic and international travel that may range from 25% to 60% when required. Higher travel needs may involve supporting launch teams onsite 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. Ford describes the role as onsite. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Materials Science; an MBA or MS is preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to understand MagmaSoft or other casting simulation software results.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Motivated self-starter able 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 record of 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 for situations with limited standardization and varied factors.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; travel may range from 25% to 60% when required, including extended onsite assignments at plants or suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MS degree.
• Knowledge of core-making processes and materials.

Responsibilities

• Drive the New Model Launch of Complex Casting process and establish program- and component-specific plans for manufacturing-feasible casting designs and processes supporting new Powertrain launches.
• Assess employee competencies and support development and upskilling.
• Mentor less experienced employees within and outside the organization in Casting Engineering.
• Support simultaneous engineering and feasibility studies across 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.
• Help Ford manufacturing plants resolve significant engineering issues and achieve continuous improvement for new programs and current production.
• Provide technical support to Purchasing, Component Buyers, and Supplier Technical Assistance for casting productivity and quality issues and external supplier development.
• Perform supervisory duties, including objective and goal development, development discussions, and performance reviews.

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