Process Control Team Supervisor – Manufacturing Engineering

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn, MI

Hiring: Process Control Team Supervisor – Manufacturing Engineering Company: Ford Motor Company Location: Dearborn, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:25:34 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, PLC, Project Management About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, or Product Development. Required Skills: •This team will be responsible for developing and implementing next generation process control strategies across all Vehicle Operations plants. •As the Process Control Team Supervisor, sitting within the Global Manufacturing Engineering organization, you will build and lead a dedicated team of engineers across two critical workstreams: Strategy/Process and Plant Implementation. •Drive both immediate interim solutions and long-term permanent solutions to protect our customers. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field). •Comprehensive expertise in the APQP framework, specifically Control Plans, DFMEA, PFMEA, and managing Significant/Critical Characteristics. •Proven experience bridging the gap between vehicle design/engineering and plant floor manufacturing feasibility. •Must be open to travel as needed to support North American Assembly Plant installations and execution. •Applied hands-on capability in the development, procurement, and installation of advanced Vision Systems (e.g., laser profiling, camera systems) and Error-Proofing tools (e.g., PLC-integrated smart tooling, force gauge tools). •Extensive experience functioning in an automotive final assembly plant environment, including managing tooling installations and launch cycles across multiple facilities. •Strong executive presence with the ability to negotiate complex quality issues across multiple organizations (PD, Quality, VME, VO). •Exceptional project management skills, specifically tracking multiple complex workstreams simultaneously across different geographic locations. •Knowledge of Ford-specific systems (FEDE, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS/Auros, AIS). •A history of functioning highly effectively in stressful situations with aggressive timing constraints. Compensation: •$115,500 - $218,100 / year •Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!