Hybrid Powertrain Test Engineering Supervisor

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: Powertrain Test Engineering Supervisor
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Assembly
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dearborn, United States

About the role

• Test Engineering Supervisor leading design and implementation of manufacturing test solutions for powertrain programs at Ford. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust production feasibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure testing 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.).
• Utilize Lessons Learned / Continuous Improvement Process
• Perform supervisory duties (objectives, check-ins, performance reviews, travel requests, timecard approvals, compensation planning) for all personnel assigned
• Lead, mentor, coach, counsel, recognize and motivate employees
• Assess employee competencies and support Individual Development Plans; support employee growth through training classes and development assignments
• Provide technical support and expertise to plant operations and various organizations

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent
• Min of 5+ years of experience required.
• Manufacturing experience in Assembly & Test process engineering and New Programs / Launches (Transmission, Power Unit, eMotor, Axle)
• Strong analytical capability, with data driven mindset/decision-making
• 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

Benefits

• 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