Engineering Supervisor-Body Manufacturing Quality Leader (VLS)

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.

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This is position is within VOME Body Construction Organization. The role will be a Vehicle Line Specialist (focused position classified as Engineering Supervisor). This role supports major milestones from FC5 through Job 1 + Acceleration with key focus on Implementation and Launch of Sheetmetal and Exterior Ornamentation Systems. The successful candidate will have minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing demonstrating One Ford Leadership behaviors as well as extensive knowledge in key areas of the PD and manufacturing systems. Note- This role will include travel internationally based on Program Assignments

Timing (Subject to Change):

• Program Timing:                                              Current through CY ‘29
• Product / Manufacturing Development            Current through CY’27
• Implementation Timing:                                   March ‘28 -> May ’29

 Location(s)

• Product / Manufacturing Development will be located primarily at home location in South Eastern Michigan (Product Development Center – PDC) located off Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn Mi
• Tooling Design Phase will require travel to SE Michigan local Suppliers
• This position is targeted for intra regional implementation at Ford Chicago Assembly Plant (CAP).

Core Responsibilities

• Lead Team of Core Manufacturing Engineers in Planning / Execution phases of new model program(s)
• Accelerates process needs into overall strategy plan to support Plant requirements, integrate teams for collaboration and track open issue resolution
• Deliver Facility, Tooling and Quality Systems and Launch new model programs