Driveline Core Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Company

. Manage a team of 6–8 engineers and subject matter experts for all Driveline parts .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeLivonia • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Driveline systems and components, with a strong focus on technical oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and quality assurance. Proven ability to lead engineering teams and drive innovative solutions in product development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Driveline Systems ExperienceMechanical Engineering DegreeLeadership ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationExperience with GPDS and Ford Engineering Tools

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Hard Skills

Driveline SystemsProduct DevelopmentQuality AssuranceFailure Mode AvoidanceRequirements OwnershipProblem SolvingManufacturing ProcessesTooling ExperienceValidation TechniquesCost Management

Soft Skills

Superior Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam Consensus Building

Tools & Technologies

TeamCenter3DxWERSFEDE

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringMaster of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Driveline PartsAxlesDriveshaftsHalfshaftsDisconnect DevicesTransfer CasesCalibrationNVHChassis EngineeringApplication Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of 6–8 engineers and subject matter experts for all Driveline parts
Provide technical hardware oversight of the Driveline system
Interface with calibration, Transmission, NVH, chassis, Architecture, and Application Engineering organizations
Collaborate with supply base engineering teams on quality, cost, and innovation initiatives
Manage resolution of difficult Driveline program issues
Ensure requirements are met and proper validation is conducted
Ensure Driveline commodity strategies are followed
Oversee department quality and cost
Monitor leading indicators that could disrupt year-end deliverables
Lead Core activities including requirements ownership and creation, peer reviews, Failure Mode Avoidance, problem solving, training, and commodity strategies
Support Axles, Driveshafts, Halfshafts, Disconnect Devices, Transfer Cases, and associated components

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
6+ years of experience with Driveline systems and components; other Underbody commodity experience will be considered
4+ years of experience in plant, manufacturing, launch, tooling, or all phases of product development
Superior written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills
Visa sponsorship is not available
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (preferred)
8+ years of Driveline systems and components experience (preferred)
Experience with GPDS and Ford engineering tools, including TeamCenter, 3Dx, WERS, and FEDE (preferred)
Leadership experience guiding others (preferred)
Ability to work cross-functionally and build team consensus (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous vacation time
Sick/personal time
Paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day