Assembly Systems Supervisor

Ford Motor Company

Assembly Systems Supervisor responsible for program delivery and engineering excellence at Ford's manufacturing facilities. Leading teams to innovate Engine, Transmission, and Axle programs across North America.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Engineering Leadership, Manufacturing Process Improvement, and Team Development, with a strong focus on Powertrain Standards and Quality Operating Systems. Proven ability to manage complex projects and foster collaboration across diverse teams to achieve operational excellence.

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Bachelor Of Science In Engineering10 Years Of Manufacturing ExperienceLeadership In Ford OS BehaviorsExperience In Engine AssemblyProcess Improvement And Standardization

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Hard Skills

Assembly Process EngineeringNew Programs / LaunchesPowertrain StandardsQuality Operating System (QOS)Failure Mode And Effects Analysis (FMEA)Simultaneous EngineeringContinuous Improvement ProcessAutomation Projects (Cobots, AMR)Cost StudiesManufacturing Assessments

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeam BuildingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsServant Leadership Mentality

Tools & Technologies

Global Product Development System (GPDS)Bill Of Process (BOP)Dynamic Control Planning (DCP)Kaizen EventsLessons Learned Process

Industry Keywords

Powertrain ProgramsEngineTransmissionAxleManufacturing Strategy (MSAP)Critical Asset Failure Mitigation (CAFM)Quality High HurtsInvestment EfficiencyCustomer Focused WorkDiverse Stakeholders

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead an engineering team to design, build and implement future model powertrain programs to our North American manufacturing facilities for Engine, Transmission and Axle products
Lead and support your engineering team in planning for and meeting program delivery timing ensuring robust and quality driven equipment installation and readiness
Work with Manufacturing Strategy (MSAP) on cost study responses, manufacturing assessments and implementation planning to meet investment and timing requirements
Collaborate with Product Engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturing and production feasibility
Partner with Purchasing and OEM Suppliers for competitive pricing, robust processes and innovation
Support plant operations teams to address Quality High Hurts, obsolescence and Critical Asset Failure Mitigation (CAFM) projects
Ensure processes, facilities, equipment, and tooling are provided for new programs in accordance with published Powertrain Standards, Strategies, Bill of Process (BOP), Procedures and Guidelines, and Global Product Development System (GPDS) requirements
Develop, maintain and continuously improve Powertrain BoP Standards
Drive Simultaneous Engineering activities, cost studies and investment efficiency activities to meet targets
Deliver Quality Operating System (QOS) requirements through Failure Mode Avoidance, Dynamic Control Planning, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (e.g. FMA, DCP, FMEAs, SCCAF etc.)
Develop workplans for assembly automation projects (e.g. cobots, AMR)
Utilize Lessons Learned / Continuous Improvement Process
Provide plant assistance for ongoing Kaizen events and extraordinary quality/downtime challenges
Perform supervisory duties (objectives, check-ins, performance reviews, travel requests, timecard approvals, compensation planning) for all personnel assigned
Assess employee competencies and support Individual Development Plans; support employee growth through training classes and development assignments
Direct, mentor and develop your team in their personal and professional growth, providing actionable feedback and recognizing achievements, ensuring a safe and continuous learning environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering
10 years of manufacturing experience in Assembly process engineering and New Programs / Launches (Engine, Transmission, Power Unit, Axle)
Demonstrate leadership in Ford OS Behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills
Must be a self-starter and self-directed
Excellent organizational skills and ability to remain resilient in times of ambiguity and change
Flexible work locations with ability to travel within the US, Canada and Mexico based on business needs
Experience in Engine Assembly
Experience participating in or contributing to process improvement, standardization, or organizational change initiatives
Proven ability to lead diverse, high functioning teams
Servant leadership mentality
Proven ability to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, such as plant teams, engineering peers, and global functional teams
Proven record of customer focused work and results

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