Ford Motor Company

Product Development Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Lead and manage a team of Mechanical Engineers within Service Parts Engineering focused on aftersales service products
  • Oversee design, development, launch, and ongoing maintenance of vehicle service products to ensure availability, quality, and compliance across lifecycle
  • Guide the team in identifying, extracting, and synthesizing complex technical and business data to inform product decisions and strategy
  • Supervise management of part commodities across multiple vehicle lines and review vehicle content specifications (PDO, WERS, GCAT/ECAT, FEDE)
  • Provide expert input to Cost, Feasibility, and Timing (CFT) processes and contribute to strategic product planning and problem resolution
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives and apply lessons learned from past service part offerings to innovate future solutions
  • Serve as escalation point and collaborate cross-functionally with Planning, Program Management, Purchasing, Vehicle Programs, suppliers, and manufacturing teams
  • Provide technical guidance on CAD/CAE tools (Team Center, Vis Mockup, Catia), ensure thorough technical research and documentation, and enforce quality tools and processes (FMEA, DVP, SCCAF, Control Plan, PPAP, 8D)

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in product development, engineering, or a related technical role within the automotive or a similar complex manufacturing industry
  • 2+ years of proven experience in a leadership, supervisory, or team lead role, with direct reports or significant project oversight
  • Demonstrated proficiency in CAD/CAE software (e.g., Team Center, Catia, Vis Mockup) and experience with 3D modeling and analysis
  • Strong familiarity and practical application experience with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, DVP, PPAP, 8D)
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into actionable plans
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple priorities and ensure projects are driven to successful completion
  • A strong passion for customer satisfaction and a deep understanding of the lifetime value of a product
  • Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States