Vehicle Calibration & Test Supervisor

Job-ID: 71202Category: ManufacturingLocation: Dearborn, MI, United StatesWorkplace: HybridSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-09-30Preferred Degree: Bachelor of EngineeringAt Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.In this position... Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering is a cross-functional team having the primary responsibility to plan for and implement the launch of new vehicle programs at assembly plants. The Vehicle Calibration and Test (VCT) Supervisor leads vehicle calibration and test development, launches, validation, and ongoing plant support for North American programs. QualificationsYou'll have...Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing), or Similar Technical degree5+ years’ experience in Final Assembly Process & Tooling DevelopmentStrong computer skills (Excel, Power Point, etc.) Ability to operate in stressful situations within timing constraints.Ability to work with minimal direct supervisionExtended travel to assembly plants in US, Canada, and/or Mexico requiredLeadership communication skills consistent with reporting out to Director and VP level leadershipEven better, you may have...Automotive manufacturing experience / supplier project management skillsExtensive knowledge and experience in FAE tooling installation and commissioningKnowledge and experience in failure mode avoidance methodologyKnowledge and experience in diagnostic validations methods and tools, processes and engineering deliverablesExperience with optical measurement and calibration systemsYou 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. 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: Visa sponsorship is 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid#LI-PS2 ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...The Manufacturing Vehicle Calibration and Test (VCT) Supervisor will be a part of this team and be responsible for the following:Provide VCT manufacturing engineering leadership throughout a new model development program from KO through launch.Ensure compliance to the GVOSS (Global Vehicle Operations Structured Standards) and Ergonomic standards for calibration and test system installations.Develop and implement improvements to process tooling software (SW) and hardware (HW) using data from the Dashboard Reporting Systems.Support NML and program launch reviews as required including validating scorecard updatesLead capital project teams to develop capital appropriations requests and manage the projects from concept through commissioning.Lead costing for test implementation and find acceptable cost reduction opportunities.Provide onsite prototype build support at North American Manufacturing Assembly Plants. Note: Travel within US, Canada and Mexico for installation, launch support and issue resolution may require up to 70% of dedicated time onsite.Coordinate all pre-launch EOL validation events from DCV through MP2.Assist plant & implementation teams in resolving EOL performance issues.Lead the lessons learned feedback loop to drive Process Driven Product Design standards