Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Ford · Auto · Dearborn, MI +2 · Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor at Ford focused on Vehicle Manufacturing Engineering (VME) Final Assembly Engineering Vehicle Hardware Module (VHM) for forward model programs. Responsibilities include leading a team, cost studies, DPA5 assessments, developing scope of works and PFMEAs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and minimize cost. Requires a strong leader with a data-driven mindset.

What you'd actually do

  1. leading program cost studies from until (support studies as required) for their VHM(s);
  2. manage all aspects of the DPA5 process from UN/P0 until UN/PV2 or UP/P0 until UP/PV2
  3. develop process sheets in GPSPAS and PFMEAs;
  4. define control methods to support the Control Plan;
  5. develop scope of works for new tooling

Skills

Required

  • B.S. Engineering degree
  • Final Assembly Process & Tooling Development
  • Final Assembly Process
  • Locator strategy and DVA analysis
  • Team Center
  • GSPAS
  • GMOD
  • Ford Procedures
  • Cost Studies
  • Discrete Simulation
  • Throughput Analysis
  • Business
  • Strategies
  • Launch experience
  • VHM leadership
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication skills

Nice to have

  • Master's degree

What the JD emphasized

  • 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
  • Working knowledge of Ford Procedures, Cost Studies, Discrete Simulation, Throughput Analysis, Business, and Strategies
  • Prior launch experience and/or VHM leadership
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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 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.

What you'll do:

  • leading program cost studies from until (support 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

You'll have...

  • 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

Even better, you may have...

  • Master's degree

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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