Supervisor - Dimensional Engineering

Supervisor – Dimensional Engineering Ford Motor Company is hiring a Supervisor in Dimensional Engineering at the Oakville Assembly Complex. This role offers the opportunity to shape vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Overview At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling to relaunch vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just a launch—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting‑edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability. Role As a Process Coach in Dimensional Engineering, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing various Body Construction processes and delivering attributes within the body and assembly manufacturing process. You will ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to corporate standards. You will directly supervise and lead a team of skilled trades, conduct regular job observations, and ensure process adherence and quality control requirements. Responsibilities Accountable for dimensional capability; analyze data and prioritize, plan, and implement work plans to deliver requirements. Supervise Skilled trades Toolmakers and assign projects. Supervise the Quality Control hourly team. Drive fit and finish improvements for Body In White (BIW) and Finished Vehicle on Wheels (VOW). Report on internal and external quality metrics to management; support quality reviews and Variability Reduction Teams (VRT). Utilize external/internal quality metrics to develop and implement improvement plans for our customers. Oversee incoming quality and drive improvements with stamping and suppliers. Ensure adherence to the Control Plan. Ensure adherence to the PCF schedule. Provide support for reaction plans to out‑of‑spec conditions. Respond to calls from production in all departments; assist in root‑cause analysis and containment/corrective actions. Identify continuous improvement projects and drive special studies with the trades. Maintain and perform necessary data correlations. Collaborate with the maintenance team and skilled trades teams in the tooling. Assign PMs to review geo‑stations, focusing on dimensional variations and capability improvements. Oversee metrology devices, support troubleshooting and programming, ensure calibrations are up to date. Manage personnel resources and develop versatility within the DCE operations team through training, scheduling, and performance management. Address department health and safety concerns; enforce compliance with government, industry, and corporate standards. Support the Body Department as needed, including helping cover Joining and Sealing operations. Minimum Qualifications Education 3‑year college diploma in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or a related field. Successful candidates must provide proof of degree completion; if the degree was obtained outside Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report is required. Experience Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience focused on body construction fundamentals, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Must be able to work all shifts; days, afternoons, midnights, and/or weekends if needed. Preferred Qualifications Education Bachelor’s Degree. Successful candidates must provide proof of degree completion; if the degree was obtained outside Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report is required. Experience Effective problem‑solving skills, including application of 8D, Statistical Process Control, and DMAIC project methodologies. Ability to read prints, AutoCAD (Teamcenter preferred), 3D modelling, and 3D printing. Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience. Lean tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka‑Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping experience. TQM and Kaizen methods experience. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) experience. Visual Factory Management experience. Knowledge of constraint management principles. Experience working in a leadership role. Experience working in a unionised environment. Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment processes are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodations that you may require. Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr