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Exterior Ornamentation Core Supervisor

Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Posted 12/2/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Engineering Leadership
Design and Release of Class A Components
8D Problem Solving
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Product Verification & Validation
Supplier Development
Quality Assurance
Budgeting & Resource Allocation

Compensation

Salary Range

$120K - 200K a year

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a team of engineers to ensure design, delivery, quality, and performance of exterior ornamentation components and vehicle systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering with 8+ years of design and release experience on major programs, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and ability to manage cross-functional teams and supplier relationships.

Full Description

Exterior Ornamentation Core 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, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? A functional management role responsible for technical content, strategy & processes for Exterior Ornamentation. In this role, you will serve as the core supervisor for Exterior Ornamentation, ensuring robust design & delivery of components & vehicle systems. In this role, this individual will lead all technical & business plan aspects, including product & technology development, supplier development, product verification & production validation, engineering sign-off, CDP signoffs, ongoing product support & quality assurance of products in the field. In addition, the Exterior Ornamentation Core Supervisor will lead professional development of team members and oversee budgeting & resource allocation. What you'll do... Supervise a team of 6 or more Core Engineers Support successful delivery of all engineering KPIs including Quality, Cost, Weight & Functional Performance (QCWF) for MCA / ICA programs. Responsible for maintaining core engineering documents for Exterior Ornamentation Lead overall Exterior Ornamentation attribute performance, and manufacturing through a systemic review of interactions between interfacing components and systems Responsible for adhering to FMA, DVP&R, Quality History & Prevent Recurrence Analyze designs during the development process & address any potential failures & error states Lead and mentor teams to successfully deliver on-time program milestones with quality Interface with all levels of management & outside activities on Exterior Ornamentation issues Ability to share & present work to cross-functional teams and executive leadership Lead core engineering with program lessons learned via body tech club and other forums Responsible for meeting/exceeding quality targets for Exterior Ornamentation Lead Quality issue resolution using 8D process Support Exterior Ornamentation Total Value Management (TVM) Engineering team and design Sign Off Lead SREA process for Exterior Ornamentation, including PV testing requirements, data review and approval Lead potential recall investigations for Exterior Ornamentation related concerns Support Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) with supplier issue resolution You'll have... BS in Engineering 8+ years of experience in Design and Release (D&R) of Class A components Full Program experience from Studio Concepts to Vehicle Launch on at least one major program Demonstrated 8D problem solving skills Demonstrated cross functional team leadership skills Will require occasional travel to Ford and supplier assembly plants for readiness and sign-off events and travel to global Ford engineering hubs Even better, you may have... Thorough knowledge of Global Product Development System (GPDS) and proven skill of interpreting process deliverables for Exterior Ornamentation Commodities Master’s degree preferred You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a leadership level 6. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1 This position is a range of salary grades LL6 . Visa 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 status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. 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 #RR

This job posting was last updated on 12/8/2025

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