Fuel System Manager

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a visionary leader to steer this global organization, driving engineering excellence from the filler neck to the engine, and ensuring our legacy of innovation continues into the future. As the Manager for Fuel Systems, you will lead a world-class team of approximately 65 engineering professionals within the Vehicle Hardware Engineering group. You aren't just managing a department; you are the architect of the global fuel system strategy. You will oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of fuel delivery—encompassing design, release, and rigorous testing—across Ford’s entire global portfolio. Your leadership will be the bridge between core engineering principles and real-world vehicle performance, ensuring that every pump, line, and vapor management system meets the highest standards of excellence.

Requirements

• Deep subject matter expertise in Ford’s D&R (Design & Release) and Core Engineering processes, specifically within Fuel Systems.
• History of building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing engineering teams.
• Experience in Six Sigma, 8D, or A4 methodologies, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges with precision.
• Ability to distill complex engineering data into compelling narratives for executive-level presentations.
• Possess the "mission-first" mindset required to guide your team through high-priority, time-sensitive situations—including evenings or weekends when critical milestones are on the line.
• Familiarity with Engineering Excellence and Tech Club processes, ensuring that Ford’s technical standards are never compromised.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and manage a diverse department of 65+ engineers, taking full ownership of program delivery, quality initiatives, and strategic cost-improvement actions.
• Oversee the development of DFMEA, advanced test methods, design rules, and global requirements that set the industry standard.
• Provide executive oversight for fuel system designs across all Ford vehicle programs globally, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
• Drive designs through rigorous Design Verification (DV) and PPAP sign-offs, ensuring every component is compliant with international regulations and optimized for high-volume production.
• Serve as the technical authority in high-stakes durability and safety forums, leading critical discussions regarding potential recalls and long-term failure modes.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Ford supply base and vehicle teams, managing sourcing actions, issue resolution, and cross-functional synergy.

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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed