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Engineering Supervisor-Body Manufacturing Quality Leader (VLS)

Dearborn, MI, United StatesFull-time2026-08-27 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead a team of manufacturing engineers to plan and execute new vehicle model programs, focusing on sheetmetal and exterior ornamentation systems from development through launch.

Role type

Senior IC manufacturing engineering supervisor (body construction)

Builds

New model vehicles (sheetmetal and exterior systems)

Domain

Automotive manufacturing / Body construction

Required skills

Manufacturing process planning, Quality systems implementation, Cross-functional team leadership, Design compatibility review, Dimensional control planning, Supplier coordination, GD&T analysis, Launch execution

Preferred skills

Experience with Ford PD and manufacturing systems, Knowledge of One Ford Leadership behaviors, International travel readiness

Technologies

DVA, LD standards, CMM, Data Control Model (DCN), Gages/Tools

Responsibilities

Lead team in planning/execution of new model programs, Ensure design robustness to prevent manufacturing issues, Develop dimensional control plans and quality roadmaps, Verify fit/finish and design compatibility, Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC