Vehicle Calibration & Test Supervisor

At Ford Motor Company we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrows transportation.

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means were continually seeking diligent determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

In this position...

Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants. The Vehicle Calibration and Test (VCT) Supervisor leads vehicle calibration and test development launches validation and ongoing plant support for North American programs.

What youll do...

The Manufacturing Vehicle Calibration and Test (VCT) Supervisor will be a part of this team and be responsible for the following:

• Provide VCT manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program from KO through launch.
• Ensure compliance to the GVOSS (Global Vehicle Operations Structured Standards) and Ergonomic standards for calibration and test system installations.
• Develop and implement improvements to process tooling software (SW) and hardware (HW) using data from the Dashboard Reporting Systems.
• Support NML and program launch reviews as required including validating scorecard updates
• Lead capital project teams to develop capital appropriations requests and manage the projects from concept through commissioning.
• Lead costing for test implementation and find acceptable cost reduction opportunities.
• Provide onsite prototype build support at North American Manufacturing Assembly Plants. Note: Travel within US Canada and Mexico for installation launch support and issue resolution may require up to 70% of dedicated time onsite.
• Coordinate all pre-launch EOL validation events from DCV through MP2.
• Assist plant & implementation teams in resolving EOL performance issues.

• Lead the lessons learned feedback loop to drive Process Driven Product Design standards

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Electrical Mechanical Manufacturing) or Similar Technical degree

• 5 years experience in Final Assembly Process & Tooling Development

• Strong computer skills (Excel Power Point etc.)

• Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints.

• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision

• Extended travel to assembly plants in US Canada and/or Mexico required

• Leadership communication skills consistent with reporting out to Director and VP level leadership

Even better you may have...

• Automotive manufacturing experience / supplier project management skills
• Extensive knowledge and experience in FAE tooling installation and commissioning
• Knowledge and experience in failure mode avoidance methodology
• Knowledge and experience in diagnostic validations methods and tools processes and engineering deliverables

• Experience with optical measurement and calibration systems

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.


For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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