TVM Supervisor (Noise, Vibration, Harshness)

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? In this position... The Supervisor, Quality & Cost Optimization, will be a key leader in our continuous improvement efforts, working closely with management to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. This role involves overseeing the execution of initiatives focused on reducing warranty costs, enhancing long-term durability, improving initial quality, and optimizing cost performance across various programs and systems. The successful candidate will leverage data-driven insights, problem-solving methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve aggressive targets in quality and cost reduction, while also specifically addressing technical challenges such as brake NVH. This position demands a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, implementing best practices, and fostering a culture of excellence within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field, Masters Preferred.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role within a manufacturing, automotive, or engineering environment.
• Demonstrated success in leading quality improvement initiatives and achieving measurable results in areas such as warranty reduction, durability, and initial quality.
• Strong background in cost management and optimization, with experience in identifying and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Familiarity with problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing) and their application to complex technical issues.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with project management and the ability to drive on-time execution of critical programs and initiatives.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to proactively identify and address technical challenges, including specific experience or understanding of Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) principles, especially related to braking systems.
• Proficiency in using performance dashboards and metrics to track progress and report on objectives.

Responsibilities

• Quality Improvement Leadership: Lead efforts to improve initial product quality, specifically targeting reductions in Global Vehicle Health and Engineering (VHE), Underbody Systems Engineering (UNSE), Fixed Brake Engineering warranty repairs, Cost per repair, spend, recovery, and First Time Reported (FTR) metrics to meet or exceed established targets.
• Drive initiatives to reduce total warranty costs Fixed Brake Engineering with significant year-over-year reductions.
• Oversee projects aimed at enhancing long-term durability and reliability, including achieving 15% improvement in B10 Life demonstrated.
• Support efforts to reduce the volume of units affected by recall by 40% from CY2025 in CY2026 for MY2026/27 vehicles.
• Utilize and promote problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing) to resolve priority cases within 120 days, addressing root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Identify and implement AI-related cost efficiencies, contributing to overall cost reduction strategies.
• Cost Efficiency and Optimization: Lead and support initiatives to achieve substantial year-over-year cost performance targets for the Industrial System, VHE, UNSE, Fixed Brakes.
• Drive efforts to meet or exceed local UNSE Total Value Management (TVM) and global engineering TVM.
• Ensure timing guidelines for release are met for TVM NVH Development Excellence: Focus on developing and implementing solutions to eliminate brake Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) issues.
• Develop class leading processes and tools for becoming industry BIC for N17 - Brake Noise performance

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees