Feature Assurance Supervisor

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In this position...

As the Feature Assurance Supervisor for the Enclosures domain you will be the primary technical authority and people leader for a team of 4-6 engineers. You will report to the Feature Assurance Manager be responsible for the flawless sign-off launch and performance of complex mechatronic enclosure features (e.g. Power Tailgates Multi-Access Tailgates and 3-Way Split Gates).

This role requires deep technical domain expertise as you will provide the final technical feature sign-off within the Enclosures space. You will also act as a critical bridge connecting your team with Body Closures Modules Software Teams Feature Systems Engineering V&V and VEV partners.

What youll do...

Technical Leadership & Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the lead technical expert for the Enclosures domain. Provide deep-dive troubleshooting and guidance for complex system-of-systems issues involving the integration of mechanical structures actuators and software control logic.

People Leadership & Development: Lead mentor and manage a team of Feature Assurance Engineers. Responsible for administrative tasks performance reviews career development and fostering a culture of Create Tomorrow and Solve Together.

Cross-Functional Bridge Building: Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders including Body Closures Modules Software Teams Feature Systems Engineering and V&V/VEV to ensure alignment on requirements and timing.

Feature Launch Excellence: Oversee the end-to-end assurance process for enclosure features across all Ford and Lincoln programs. Ensure robust DFMEAs boundary diagrams and test plans are executed to achieve perfect launches with zero defects.

Strategic Triage: Lead high-priority triage efforts for enclosure-related defects. Use your deep technical knowledge to drive root-cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.

Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies including negative testing and automation (AI/ML) to optimize the feature development lifecycle

Youll have...

Bachelors degree in Mechatronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering.

7 years of experience in automotive engineering with at least 4 years of deep technical focus on Enclosures or Mechatronic features (Power Closures Tailgates or similar electro-mechanical systems).

2 years of experience leading technical teams or acting as a lead engineer with direct mentoring responsibilities.

Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues involving vehicle networking (CAN/LIN) electrical distribution and software/hardware interfaces.

Even better you may have...

Masters degree in Mechatronics Engineering or Technical Management.

Recognized expertise in Body Closures and Enclosure system architecture.

Proficiency in Ford-specific tools such as WERS AIMS eFDVS Jama and Jira.

Experience with Python C Matlab or MagicDraw for system modeling and automated testing.

Deep understanding of ISO/SAE standards APQP and FMEA processes.

Exceptional ability to translate complex technical mechatronic data into clear actionable insights for executive leadership.

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.

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