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Supv., 2.5L2.3L MPC Cmdty Cal

Ford Motor


Job Location:

Dearborn, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 132800 - 250800
Posted: 21 August 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.


Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative exciting and sustainable ideas to have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy electrification smart mobility technologies and more!



Responsibilities

In this position...

Ford is seeking an experienced and technically strong Commodity Calibration Supervisor to lead a team responsible for the calibration development of the 2.5L xHEV powertrain control system and hybrid controller across multiple vehicle programs. This role will oversee the commodity calibration strategy ensuring consistency reusability and scalability of calibration content across all vehicle lines utilizing the 2.5L hybrid powertrain while balancing program-specific requirements performance targets emissions compliance OBD fuel economy and drivability standards.

The successful candidate will manage a team of calibration engineers coordinate cross-functionally with systems engineering software hardware and vehicle program teams and serve as the technical and people leader driving on-time high-quality calibration releases.

What youll do...

Supervise and mentor a team of calibration engineers responsible for 2.5L xHEV commodity calibration development including engine and hybrid controls.

Own the commodity calibration strategy defining a common calibration base/content that can be efficiently leveraged and tailored across multiple vehicle programs and model years.

Drive calibration development validation and sign-off in accordance with program timing and milestones.

Ensure calibrations meet performance drivability fuel economy/CO2 tailpipe and evap emissions (EPA/CARB/EU) NVH and OBD requirements.

Collaborate with Core/Systems Engineering Software Controls Hardware Test & Validation and Vehicle Program teams to resolve technical issues and align calibration deliverables.

Manage calibration DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report) test schedules vehicle test requests and data analysis workflows.

Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for calibration-related warranty quality and field issues.

Support cost complexity reduction and part-count reduction efforts through commodity/shared calibration strategies.

Manage team resource planning workload balancing performance reviews and career development for direct reports.

Present calibration status risks and technical reviews to senior engineering leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with Ford engineering standards corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

Support global calibration strategy alignment where applicable (e.g. North America China Europe).

Transform calibration deliverables. Create efficiencies and tools.

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 $132800-$250800


Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

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

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran the United States if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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Qualifications

Youll have...

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

7 years of experience in powertrain calibration.

Strong knowledge of engine control hybrid control strategy transmission calibration and emissions/fuel economy optimization.

Experience with calibration tools such as ATI Vision INCA CalTerm MATLAB/Simulink or similar.

Familiarity with OBD-II EPA/CARB emissions regulations and global regulatory calibration requirements.

Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent vehicle program timelines.

Excellent communication leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Even better you may have...

Masters degree in engineering.

Direct experience with Fords 2.5L Duratec/Atkinson-cycle hybrid engine family or similar hybrid powertrains.

Experience with electric motor high voltage battery controls hybrid powertrain controls.

Experience managing global calibrations.


Key Competencies

Technical leadership and mentoring

Strategic thinking (commodity/platform-level calibration planning)

Problem-solving and root-cause analysis

Cross-functional influence and stakeholder management

Program management and prioritization under tight timing




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