Supervisor-Seat Performance

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Core Seat Performance Supervisor is an engineering leader responsible for the design and delivery of seat experiences across Ford’s vehicle lineup. The role leads engineers working in core seat comfort, foam, trim, and innovation engineering, translating customer insights into product actions and core engineering strategies from foundational research through production implementation.

The position combines technical leadership and people management. It covers ergonomics and biomechanics; static and dynamic comfort assessment; foam materials, molding, and performance; trim design and materials; seat features and functionality; and the identification and integration of emerging technologies such as advanced foams, smart textiles, adaptive support systems, and integrated sensors. The role is hybrid and requires onsite work four or more days per week. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, such as Biomechanics, Ergonomics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in automotive seat engineering or a closely related field, focused on comfort, foam, trim, ergonomics, or human factors.
• At least 1 year of CAD experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Engineering, such as Biomechanics, Ergonomics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of seat components and systems, such as foams, trim, structures, mechanisms, MCS, and heat/vent.
• Experience with objective and subjective comfort assessment methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA and CAE tools such as FEA related to seat design and analysis.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with global product development and working with international teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven mindset.
• Direct people-management or supervisory experience in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team responsible for core seat comfort, foam, trim, and innovation engineering.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for existing methods, requirements, and products.
• Provide leadership and support for program delivery, ensuring comfort, foam, and trim targets are met.
• Bridge human anatomy and ergonomics with mechanical design.
• Collaborate on projects and share knowledge with internal and external teams.
• Lead root cause analysis of current production and in-flight program issues.
• Establish benchmarking plans to support program development, core growth, and perceived quality.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering technical growth and engagement.
• Guide work in ergonomics and biomechanics, static and dynamic comfort, foam engineering, trim engineering, seat features and functionality, and technology integration.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up 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.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

What This Job Offers

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