Unit Supervisor

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The Metrology Laboratory Supervisor plays a vital role in Ford’s prototype and launch operations by leading a team of UAW Layout Inspectors focused on dimensional verification of both prototype and production components. This position ensures that critical measurement data is accurately captured and communicated to support engineering and manufacturing teams during early product development and launch phases.
Working closely with the New Model Product Development Center (NMPDC), the supervisor helps enable successful DCV builds and contributes to the readiness of New Product Launches across North American manufacturing sites. The role is instrumental in identifying potential dimensional issues before they impact downstream processes, thereby safeguarding product quality and ensuring alignment with Ford’s engineering standards.
 

In this position...
This position requires a strong understanding of metrology principles, attention to detail, and the ability to lead in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. The supervisor serves as a key link between inspection operations and product development, helping to ensure that every part meets design intent and contributes to a successful launch.

You'll have...

Experience in dimensional inspection, metrology, or quality control.Strong leadership and team management skills.Familiarity with GD&T, CMM operation, and layout inspection tools.Familiarity with Ford systems and launch processes preferred.Prior experience with Body Exterior systems.Prior Launch experience in Body Construction.Experience working in a unionized environment is a plus.Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

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 a salary grade 7.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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. #LI-Hybrid   #LI-MD2

What you'll do...

Lead and manage daily operations of the Metrology Laboratory.Supervise UAW Layout Inspectors performing dimensional checks on prototype and production parts.Ensure inspection activities meet program timing and quality standards.Support NMPDC DCV builds and New Product Launches by identifying and resolving dimensional issues early in the development cycle.Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and launch teams to ensure alignment on quality expectations.Maintain calibration schedules and ensure proper functioning of metrology equipment (e.g., CMMs, layout tools).Promote a safe, organized, and high-performance work environment.Drive continuous improvement in inspection processes and lab efficiency