Unit Supervisor - New Model

Unit Supervisor - New Model

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.

In this position...

At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

New Model Programs Development Center (NMPDC) is where new model/prototype vehicles are built for testing and development. Our role is to manufacture new products for the first time, documenting the steps and procedures, developing efficiencies and eliminating issues before the final product launches at assembly facilities.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

This is an onsite position that requires the ability to work on various shifts, including nights and weekends, to support our continuous operations.

The Supervisor of Prototype Metal Fabrication is a critical leadership role responsible for safely directing a team of skilled trades Metal Model Makers who fabricate prototype parts and assemblies for Ford Engineering. This position demands a dynamic leader with a strong background in prototype metal fabrication, manufacturing operations, and team leadership. The Supervisor is responsible for driving performance across all key metrics, fostering strong relationships with engineering customers and stakeholders, and ensuring a positive, productive, and customer-focused work environment.

• Cross-Functional Prototype & Fabrication Management: Partner closely with engineering teams and skilled metal model makers to co-develop high-quality prototype parts, overseeing the end-to-end fabrication process. Translate complex design concepts into physical prototypes while optimizing manufacturability, streamlining build cycle times, and ensuring strict adherence to program timelines and quality standards.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee daily operations within the NMPDC, driving continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost to meet or exceed performance targets. Continually seeking opportunities and motivating others to improve processes and outcomes, addressing shortcomings proactively and celebrating successes.
• Team Management & Development: Provide leadership and direction to a diverse workforce of UAW hourly employees. Embrace a servant leadership style, focusing on building high performing, winning teams and investing in their growth.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance: Maintain a keen focus on identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, improving processes, and driving innovation to enhance productivity, quality, and safety. You will be uncompromisingly committed to quality, implementing and maintaining rigorous standards, and relentlessly pursuing excellence to eliminate defects and ensure exceptional product quality.
• Safety & Compliance: Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and promoting a safe working environment for all employees. You will apply a "Bias for Action," promptly and decisively addressing safety and quality issues to prevent larger problems.
• Conflict Resolution: Proactively address and mediate conflicts fairly and effectively, facilitating mutually acceptable solutions. This requires active listening, empathy, and the ability to de-escalate tense situations.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data and insights to reduce downtime and quality defects, driving quantifiable improvements in efficiency and quality. This includes meticulously tracking and reporting employee time and attendance, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence for strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience in supervisory, manufacturing, military or other relevant experience. Internship and co-op experience will be considered.
• 1+ years of experience with Metal Model Maker trade or body shop
• 1+ years of prototype fabrication experience
• 1+ years of experience managing union workforce.
• Ability to work rotating shifts / hours, including nights and weekends.

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology

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 builderor 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 salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900. This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

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.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 66526
• Job Category Quality
• Posting Date 07/13/2026, 07:53 PM
• Apply Before 07/20/2026, 09:00 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 17000 Oakwood Blvd, Allen Park, MI, 48101, US (Hybrid)
• Preferred Degree Bachelor of Applied Science