Fuel Systems & Battery Comp Test Labs Supervisor

Ford • Dearborn, MI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The PFSL Section Supervisor has overall responsibility for test engineering and lab operations, including execution, resource, and capital planning activities supporting future test needs spanning from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electrified and battery testing. This role serves as an upstream enabler for safe, timely, and high-quality testing by ensuring appropriate allocation of people, test assets, instrumentation, and facilities.
Lead 24x7 laboratory operations to meet internal customer demand.
Ensure execution of gating milestone, plant shutdown, warranty, and high-priority program testing.
Balance cycle-plan and non-cycle-plan workload in a highly dynamic environment.
Manage staffing, scheduling, and labor utilization while minimizing overtime and outsourcing.
Deliver capital projects and lab transformation initiatives on time and within budget.
Champion safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Program Teams, D&R, Purchasing, IT, Finance, and Ford Land.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 5+ years supporting Ford Engineering or comparable technical organizations.
• 3+ years in a leadership role within a test lab or operational environment.
• High Voltage Safety Training Level 1 (Level 2 preferred).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with vibration, airflow, and fuel testing (component and sub-system).
• Experience with electrified powertrain or battery testing.
• Capital project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through high workload variability.

Responsibilities

• Lead 24x7 laboratory operations to meet internal customer demand.
• Ensure execution of gating milestone, plant shutdown, warranty, and high-priority program testing.
• Balance cycle-plan and non-cycle-plan workload in a highly dynamic environment.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and labor utilization while minimizing overtime and outsourcing.
• Deliver capital projects and lab transformation initiatives on time and within budget.
• Champion safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Program Teams, D&R, Purchasing, IT, Finance, and Ford Land.

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