Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Company

Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor leading a team to drive quality improvements in vehicle manufacturing at Ford. Overseeing process/manufacturing issues and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeDearborn • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of engineers dispersed throughout our assembly plants
Lead data driven and plant floor analysis of current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
Identify, develop, and deliver ICAs, PCAs, and PRAs for current model quality concerns and/or process/manufacturing related issues
Operate cross functionally with Plant Engineering, Product Development, Vehicle Program Engineers, Quality Offices, STA, VME FAE Core and Manufacturing Program Teams, and other groups throughout the company
Engage SMEs and groups/engineers within different teams (FAE and otherwise) for assistance in driving Quality
Utilize data from VRT health charts to prioritize response actions that drive largest R/1000 reductions
Lead report outs to senior and executive leadership teams
Represent VME FAE at VRT functions, supporting as required
Lead implementation of tools/technologies/error proofing to improve quality and to resolve process/manufacturing related issues
Manage VME responsibilities for minor programs and running changes at assembly plants which include, but are not limited to, assessing manufacturing feasibility, estimating facility and tooling costs, updating engineering concerns, and writing of purchase orders.
Perform in-plant trials and prove-out associated with engineering concerns, MCR actions, alerts and PSOs
Support GSPAS, PFMEA and control plan updates, delta audits, GERT investigations, ECN maintenance, change control and VME initiatives tied to current model programs
Provide support for containment on stop ships
Assist with incoming quality
Support daily quality meetings, weekly regional meetings, plant VQRs, and warranty binning meetings
Support corporate labor initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering Based Preferred)
5+ years’ experience in automotive manufacturing
3+ years’ experience a launch and/or operations capacity
6 Sigma Black Belt preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.