TVM Supervisor (Noise, Vibration, Harshness)

Ford • Dearborn, MI

4h

About The Position

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. 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. 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. As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: 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. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP1 This position is a range of salary grades LL6 . Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Ensure timing guidelines for release are met for TVM Develop class leading processes and tools for becoming industry BIC for N17 - Brake Noise performance

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.
• 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

• 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.
• Ensure timing guidelines for release are met for TVM
• 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