Stamping Die Design and Die Standards Supervisor

The Die Design and Die Standards Supervisor leads the engineering, standardization, and global synchronization of die design processes. This role is responsible for ensuring the technical integrity and timely delivery of stamping tools for aluminum-intensive vehicle programs. The Supervisor manages a global network of design vendors, drives "Digital Thread" innovation, and maintains Ford’s competitive edge through benchmarking and the continuous improvement of global die standards.

• Operational Leadership: Drive the execution of cycle plan deliverables, ensuring die designs meet "OK-TO-CAST" and "OK-TO-CUT" milestones for seamless transition to construction.
• Global Standardization: Lead the Global Die Design strategy, facilitating quarterly technology shares across Europe, China, and Turkey to harmonize standards and best practices.
• Vendor & Resource Management: Oversee die design vendors and internal Liaisons, managing cost, quality, and timing while building panel-specific technical expertise.
• Technical Innovation: Spearhead "Digital Thread" projects, including the development of macros and automated calculators, to reduce human error and accelerate design timing.
• Continuous Improvement: Optimize die standards (7207/Tool and Die Council) to enhance tool construction, try-out efficiency, and production stability in stamping plants.
• Strategic Benchmarking: Conduct OEM benchmarking to identify and eliminate performance gaps, integrating cutting-edge technology into existing engineering procedures.
• Team Development: Mentor a diverse engineering team, oversee career development plans, and partner with HR to recruit highly skilled, underrepresented talent.

• Education: BS in Engineering required (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years in Die Engineering, including die process, design, CAE, or die face modeling.
• Technical Expertise: Specialized knowledge in aluminum-intensive vehicle stamping, tool design standards, and production maintenance.
• Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of CATIA V5, UGNX, and Teamcenter.

• Skills: Exceptional verbal/written communication; proven ability to lead diverse, global teams and manage complex supplier relationships.

  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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