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F150 Body Exterior PVT Supervisor

Job ID
62095
Location
Dearborn, Michigan
Category
PD Operations and Quality
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At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Work Type: Hybrid
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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?

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...

Lead for Body Exterior Plant Vehicle Team (PVT):

  • Own functional warranty quality objectives for the base function (Repairs/1000, time to contain, time to resolve)
  • Respond to plant/supplier issues before they leave assembly plants. Evaluate chronic and new warranty issues to push for cut off and resolution ASAP
  • Co-chair Variability Reduction Team (VRT) meetings and report-outs at the plant
  • Lead problem-solving, containment, and resolution of Exterior 0-3 MIS warranty
  • Lead Balanced Single Agenda Quality (BSAQ) and problem resolution for warranty communication and coordination with functional engineering/plants/others, author projects, manage implementation, calculate impact, and handle warranty glidepath forecasting
  • Approve current-production changes for Exterior systems

Position is located at Dearborn Truck Plant and will require occasional travel to Kansas City Assembly Plant.

What you'll do...

Support Roles

  • Support supplier and Product Development requests for component changes; run requested trials
  • Support major/minor launches, starting at Launch Readiness milestone with focus on quality (Launch team leads)
  • Support Stop Ship and prevention - identify issues, coordinate subject matter experts, advise severity and next steps/containment; interface with Critical Concern group
  • Support cost reduction objectives, including maintaining quality and completing assembly plant trials
  • Support weekly Vehicle Function Group (VFG) subsystem Quality Meetings, weekly Functional Quality Reviews (FQR) with the Functional Chief Engineer, daily plant quality meeting, & monthly Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQR)
  • Support plant FTT, Incoming Quality and High Hurts when design element is involved

You'll have...

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in product development, manufacturing, and/or quality roles
  • Proficient in structured problem-solving techniques (8D, 5-Why, Six Sigma, etc)
  • Highly motivated and capable of leading cross-functional resolution of quality issues

  • Capable of succinctly communicating issues/resolution to all levels of leadership

Even better, you may have...

  • Master’s Degree in Engineering
  • 7+ years of experience in product development, manufacturing, and/or quality roles
  • Six Sigma greenbelt or blackbelt certified
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Speak up. We’re listening. At Ford, we believe the right ideas, and the people behind them, can move an entire industry. Here, you'll work with teams who value your voice, push bold ideas forward, and leave a mark that lasts.

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Support designed to go the distance.

From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.

  • Health and Wellness

    Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.

  • Financial and Retirement Programs

    Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.

  • Flexible Vacation and Holidays

    Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.

  • Vehicle Discount Program

    The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.

  • Family Growth and Support

    Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.

  • Additional Programs

    Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.

Ford gives me the space to innovate, to lead, and to serve — all while staying true to who I am as an engineer, educator, and parent. It’s not just a career; it’s a community that drives change.

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  • At Ford, your work matters, your life matters and we’re here to back the whole you—from growth to well-being—so you show up ready to realize your full potential.

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