Unit Supervisor

Unit Supervisor

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The Metrology Laboratory Supervisor plays a vital role in Fords prototype and launch operations by leading a team of UAW Layout Inspectors focused on dimensional verification of both prototype and production components. This position ensures that critical measurement data is accurately captured and communicated to support engineering and manufacturing teams during early product development and launch phases.
Working closely with the New Model Product Development Center (NMPDC) the supervisor helps enable successful DCV builds and contributes to the readiness of New Product Launches across North American manufacturing sites. The role is instrumental in identifying potential dimensional issues before they impact downstream processes thereby safeguarding product quality and ensuring alignment with Fords engineering standards.

In this position...
This position requires a strong understanding of metrology principles attention to detail and the ability to lead in a fast-paced cross-functional environment. The supervisor serves as a key link between inspection operations and product development helping to ensure that every part meets design intent and contributes to a successful launch.

What youll do...

• Lead and manage daily operations of the Metrology Laboratory.
• Supervise UAW Layout Inspectors performing dimensional checks on prototype and production parts.
• Ensure inspection activities meet program timing and quality standards.
• Support NMPDC DCV builds and New Product Launches by identifying and resolving dimensional issues early in the development cycle.
• Collaborate with engineering manufacturing and launch teams to ensure alignment on quality expectations.
• Maintain calibration schedules and ensure proper functioning of metrology equipment (e.g. CMMs layout tools).
• Promote a safe organized and high-performance work environment.
• Drive continuous improvement in inspection processes and lab efficiency

Youll have...

• Experience in dimensional inspection metrology or quality control.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Familiarity with GD&T CMM operation and layout inspection tools.
• Familiarity with Ford systems and launch processes preferred.
• Prior experience with Body Exterior systems.
• Prior Launch experience in Body Construction.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is a plus.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

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.

This position is a salary grade 7.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-MD2