Casting Engineering Supervisor

Ford Motor Company · Dearborn, MI · onsite We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll 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. As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. The Casting Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor will have the responsibility to lead and develop a team to ensure the highest quality and most efficient designs and processes are being used, experience leading cross functional teams in fast paced manufacturing environments. The candidate should have knowledge of various casting alloys and processes, including but not limited to gravity, low-pressure, and high pressure die casting. Knowledge of various core making processes and materials will be useful. Responsibilities Drive the New Model Launch of Complex Casting (NMLCC) process, which will provide a framework to enable the cross functional teams to create Program / Component specific plans, for the development and implementation of manufacturing feasible casting designs and processes resulting in parts that can be machined by standard and best practice methods in support of new Powertrain program product launches. Assess employee competencies and support development and upskilling as necessary. Mentor less experienced employees within and outside of the organization related to Casting Engineering. Support simultaneous engineering and feasibility engineering studies among product engineering, manufacturing engineering and supplier organizations. Support quality improvement activities, root cause identification and defect elimination strategies. Support supplier selection evaluation process through manufacturing assessments and assist Purchasing in the evaluation, development, and selection of suppliers and subcontractors. Provide support for casting prototype planning, process development and scheduling. Support on-time quality prototype delivery of new Ford components at internal and external supplier facilities. Evaluate innovative and disruptive emerging processes and material technologies for potential application to Ford products. Support Product Engineering in the selection and specification of component materials and test procedures. Assist Ford manufacturing plants, as required, in resolving significant engineering issues and achieving continuous improvement for both new programs and current production. Provide technical support, as required, to Purchasing (Component Buyers and Supplier Technical Assistance) involving the resolution of casting related productivity and quality issues and the development of external casting suppliers. Perform supervisory duties including but not limited to objective and goal development, development discussions and performance reviews. Qualifications Bachelor of Science/Engineering; MBA/MS preferred - Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical or Metallurgy/Materials Science. Min of 10+ years in Manufacturing Min of 6+ years in Casting. Ability to demonstrate you can lead a team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to present, persuade, and collaborate at all levels of the organization. Working level knowledge of casting, post processing, and die development processes. Working level knowledge of core making processes and materials. Knowledge of the secondary operations associated with castings, including, but not limited to trimming, fettling, deburring, and quality checks. Knowledge of both iron and aluminum alloys used for castings. Understanding of MagmaSoft or other casting simulation software results. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make