Job Description

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.

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 life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!

In this position...

Ford is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Operations Supervisor to lead the Engine Laboratories (ELD). This critical leadership role is responsible for the operational execution of engine durability, development, powertrain calibration, and engine mapping for North American and global programs. You will oversee an operational footprint across ELD, RIC, and GTL (100+ test sites), managing a complex budget of $80M+ and leading a diverse team of Ford and purchased service personnel.

What you’ll do…

• Operational Leadership: Directly lead a large-scale team (150+ Ford and Purchased Service employees) overseeing test site operations, instrumentation, machine shops, engine prep, and fuel house logistics.

• Financial Stewardship: Manage an annual operations budget of $80M+, ensuring lean operations, accurate forecasting, and optimized resource allocation.

• Strategic Scheduling: Orchestrate complex test scheduling to meet aggressive global program milestones, balancing priority and facility capacity.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive business decisions, utilizing data-driven insights to improve lab efficiency.

• Supplier Management: Act as the primary liaison and strategic partner for purchased service companies, ensuring high-performance standards and accountability.

• Regulatory & Safety: Ensure 100% compliance with local, state, federal, and corporate regulatory requirements, fostering a "Safety First" culture.

You'll have...

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Engineering or Technical Discipline or a related field
• 7+ years progressive responsibilities in laboratory testing or high-volume industrial environment.

• Data-Driven Mindset: Proven ability to utilize complex data sets and operational metrics to drive business decisions, challenge the status quo, and deliver measurable improvements.

• Strategic Influence: Ability to lead a large, cross-functional staff and build partnerships with key suppliers to achieve business-critical deliverables.

• Process Discipline: A track record of ensuring accountability and process rigor within a high-pressure, technical environment.

• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex operational data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.

• Proven experience in project management and delivering facility sustainment strategies.
• This role is onsite 5 days a week

Even better, if you have …

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale operational budgets (50M+)

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $112,680-212,760.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's 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: https://fordcareers.co/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.

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