Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

2d • Onsite

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. In this position: Seeking candidate to fulfill an opening as a Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering (VME) Final Assembly Engineering Vehicle Hardware Module (VHM) Supervisor. Selected candidate will be responsible for leading a team working on forward model programs from <PS> until P-Release. Candidate will be responsible for providing F&T costs for their respective programs, performing DPA5 assessments, developing scope of works and PFMEAs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive the highest level of quality while minimizing cost. A strong leader with a data driven mindset is needed to lead this team and deliver these objectives.

Requirements

• B.S. Engineering degree required
• 5 years+ experience in Final Assembly Process & Tooling Development
• Extensive knowledge of the Final Assembly Process
• Understanding of the locator strategy and DVA analysis
• Familiar with Team Center, GSPAS, and GMOD
• Working knowledge of Ford Procedures, Cost Studies, Discrete Simulation, Throughput Analysis, Business, and Strategies
• Prior launch experience and/or VHM leadership
• Leadership and communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree

Responsibilities

• leading program cost studies from <PS> until <PA> (support <MR> studies as required) for their VHM(s);
• manage all aspects of the DPA5 process from UN/P0 until UN/PV2 or UP/P0 until UP/PV2
• develop process sheets in GPSPAS and PFMEAs;
• define control methods to support the Control Plan;
• develop scope of works for new tooling
• execute P-Release;
• collaborate with colleagues in MSAP, APD and PD to resolve product design and manufacturing issues quickly;
• incorporate new technologies and automation into the DPA5 process to improve delivery and quality;
• collaborate with the Strategies Team to incorporate new standard assembly processes, tooling, and facilities that accommodate new technologies or efficiency improvements;
• drive labor efficiency and complexity reduction where possible during the review of new content/features development;
• Support GMRs are incorporating new technologies;
• Driving the locator dimension strategy for all future model programs.
• Support special assignments and on-site program reviews

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