Process Control Team Supervisor – Manufacturing Engineering

Ford Motor Company

. Build and lead a dedicated Process Control Team across Strategy/Process and Plant Implementation workstreams .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering with a focus on Control Plans, DFMEA, and PFMEA. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and develop strategic engineering recommendations for process control and tooling enablers.

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Automotive Manufacturing EngineeringControl PlansDFMEAPFMEAData Visualization Dashboards

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Hard Skills

Process ControlSignificant Characteristics ManagementTooling InstallationVision SystemsError-Proofing ToolsStatements of Work WritingSupplier Quote EvaluationProject ManagementRisk-Reduction MetricsValidation Criteria Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic ThinkingCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Power BIFEDEWERSGSPAS/APTTeamcenterE2KS/AurosAIS

Industry Keywords

Automotive ManufacturingAssembly PlantTooling UpgradesPlant OperationsNorth American Vehicle Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead a dedicated Process Control Team across Strategy/Process and Plant Implementation workstreams
Review Significant and Critical Characteristics to enhance control plans
Provide strategic engineering recommendations and determine design or tooling enablers
Direct updates to Control Plans and oversee reviews of PFMEAs
Lead cross-functional reviews with Product Development, Quality, and VME stakeholders
Drive interim and permanent control strategies and secure signed exceptions for interim actions
Oversee auditing, creation, and updating of PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Process Sheets
Deliver executive-level report-outs on risk-reduction metrics and project status
Support real-time data visualization dashboards tracking progress across facilities
Guide development of action plans and Statements of Work for process-control tooling
Support supplier quotes, funding, and requisitions for tooling upgrades across North American Vehicle Operations plants
Lead on-site execution of interim containment solutions and permanent controls
Supervise installation of equipment, vision systems, error-proofing systems, and smart tools
Coordinate labor estimates, operations updates, tooling installation, and software operationalization
Establish validation criteria with plant operations and IT teams
Develop long-term sustainment plans with plant maintenance and operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field)
5+ years of experience in Automotive Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, or Product Development
Deep understanding of the APQP framework, specifically Control Plans, DFMEA, PFMEA, and managing Significant/Critical Characteristics
Proven experience bridging vehicle design/engineering and plant floor manufacturing feasibility
Must be open to travel as needed to support North American Assembly Plant installations and execution
Hands-on experience with advanced Vision Systems and Error-Proofing tools (preferred)
Experience in an automotive final assembly plant environment, including tooling installations and launch cycles across multiple facilities (preferred)
Experience writing Statements of Work, evaluating supplier quotes, and managing external tooling suppliers (preferred)
Knowledge of Ford-specific systems including FEDE, WERS, GSPAS/APT, Teamcenter, E2KS/Auros, and AIS (preferred)
Experience developing or managing data visualization dashboards such as Power BI (preferred)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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 schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off
Option to purchase additional vacation time