Racing Off-Road Powertrain Supervisor

Ford Motor Company

. Supervise driveline deliverables for the 30MY and 31MY programs, coordinating work across engineering and program teams .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeAllen Park • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driveline system integration, automotive powertrain development, and structured problem solving while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders and managing complex program deliverables.

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Driveline System IntegrationAutomotive Powertrain ExperienceStructured Problem SolvingCross-Functional Team LeadershipFord Product-Development Processes

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringDriveline ComponentsPrototype BuildsFMEADVPSix Sigma DMAICValidationDevelopmentManufacturing Quality ControlProgram Milestones

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration SkillsAbility to Manage Competing PrioritiesBuilding Effective Relationships

Tools & Technologies

GPDSTeamCenterWERSFEDE

Industry Keywords

AutomotivePowertrainDrivelineEngineeringManufacturingSupplier CoordinationProgram DeliveryTechnical Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise driveline deliverables for the 30MY and 31MY programs, coordinating work across engineering and program teams
Lead driveline system integration and program delivery, balancing quality, cost, weight, function, and timing
Serve as a key interface between the vehicle program/platform, driveline functional teams, and other stakeholders
Coordinate with technical leaders in transmission, axle, and other applicable driveline components and systems
Work with manufacturing engineering, plants, suppliers, purchasing, and contract engineering to develop practical technical and commercial solutions
Lead powertrain prototype-build activities and support vehicle prototype builds
Lead powertrain issue identification, structured problem solving, and resolution
Coordinate driveline team launch support as required
Support technical development and system integration for diesel-powered programs
Communicate program status, technical issues, risks, and decisions clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Build effective working relationships, bring the right people together, and maintain momentum through challenging issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
Experience with automotive powertrain and driveline systems and components
Experience working across engineering, manufacturing, supplier, or vehicle-program teams
Demonstrated ability to lead structured problem solving and drive issues to resolution
Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate deliverables across teams and program milestones
Willingness and ability to travel to supplier and manufacturing locations, including domestic and international travel as needed
Experience with driveline system integration, development, validation, prototype builds, or launch
Experience with Ford product-development processes and tools, such as GPDS, TeamCenter, WERS, and FEDE
Familiarity with FMEA, DVP, manufacturing quality control, and Six Sigma DMAIC
Experience leading cross-functional teams or coordinating complex program deliverables
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred

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
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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
Visa sponsorship is available