Problem Resolution & Prevent Recurrence Supervisor

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

If good is just never good enough for you Ford Quality shares your passion for striving for perfection. Were responsible for driving the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services. Help us drive operational excellence through such innovative proprietary initiatives as our Global Product Development System Quality Operating System and New Model Launch. Work cross-functionally and closely with integrated teams in Manufacturing Product Development Purchasing Marketing Sales and Service.

We are seeking a results-drivenProblem Solving Prevent Recurrence Supervisorto lead a team of engineers at the AEC in Dearborn. This role is built for a leader who valuesfact-based decision-makingover biased opinion and who understands that the best solutions are reached throughdiversity of thought and collaboration.

In this position...

You will lead a team that serves as a critical bridge working with functional engineers to solve high-impact quality concerns across multiple organizations. We are looking for a champion of efficiency who can standardize processes eliminate waste and ensure that every solution is backed by rigorous data and systemic preventative actions.

What Youll Do

• Team Leadership & Mentoring:Oversee and mentor a team of engineers leading problem-solving efforts on high-impact quality concerns.
• Collaborative Problem Solving:Drive a culture of solving together. You will move away from independent-contributor silos instead leveraging experts and cross-functional teams for data-backed insights.
• Methodology & Logic Oversight:Leverage advanced problem-solving capabilities to identify specific root causes. Focus on understandingdetection errorsand judging ifsystemic prevent recurrence actionsare appropriate and sufficient.
• Process Standardization & Efficiency:Act as a champion forLean Engineeringand waste elimination. You will be responsible for the process standardization of the department to improve speed and quality.
• Workload Management:Triage incoming work requests prioritize what matters to deliver results and assign resources effectively.
• Documentation Review:Review and approveproblem-solving documentationto ensure it meets high standards of technical logic and completeness.
• Executive Communication:Present quality data in an informative and persuasive manner to upper management. This requireseffective listeningand the ability to translate complex data into actionable leadership summaries.

Operational Leadership:Facilitate weekly staff meetings and manage a travel cadence of up to 10% within North America

Youll Have...

• Education:Bachelors Degree
• Experience:5 years in an engineering environment
• Certifications:Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• Core Skills:
  • DemonstratedProblem Solving proficiency(this is weighted heavily).
  • Fact-based and data-driven analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and effective listening skills.
• Mindset:Driven to deliver results with a focus on prioritizing high-impact matters.

Even Better Youll Have...

• Education:Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Software Systems or related).
• Experience:5 years in an engineering environment specifically withDesign and Release (D&R)experience.
• Advanced Education/Certification:Masters Degree in Engineering; Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Functional technical knowledge and experience withduty cycle testing.
  • Experience inrequirement development and execution.
  • Familiarity with Ford Quality Systems:FMA (DFMEA RCL Interfaces) G8D DMAIC and GPDS.
  • Knowledge ofSystems Engineeringand regulatory familiarity.
• Modern Tools:AI proficiency and LLM (Large Language Model) experience.
• Management Style:Proven history of process standardization and applying Lean Engineering principles.

Work Arrangement Options

This position offers unique flexibility in how it is filled. Options:

• Full-Time:Standard full-time employment.
• Job Share / TWA:This role is eligible for a Temporary Work Assignment (TWA) classification.
  • Desired level:80-90% of a full-time schedule.
  • Minimum level:A minimum of 60% may be discussed for highly qualified candidates.

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $60.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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

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