Job Description
Automotive Sr. Supervisor Engineering

Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people – As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience – for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility – are you in?

You can look forward to these exciting tasks

  • A preferred candidate has been identified for this position; however, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates as part of our commitment to a fair and competitive hiring process
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Process Technicians to support plant objectives and foster employee growth
  • Drive operational excellence by improving OLE, downtime, scrap, time ratio, and overall manufacturing performance through continuous improvement initiatives
  • Manage engineering projects, including equipment launches, automation, tooling, and capital investments, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget
  • Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing issues, manage escalations, and support daily production operations
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards by overseeing PFMEA activities, BOM audits, process documentation, and standardized work
  • Translate plant strategy into actionable engineering plans while identifying operational risks, driving accountability, and providing data-driven recommendations to leadership


This is what you bring to us

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with approximately 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience and prior leadership experience
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams within a manufacturing environment while driving accountability, employee development, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, PLCs, robotics, process engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience managing engineering projects, capital investments, PFMEA activities, BOM audits, process documentation, and production performance metrics
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills with experience using SAP, MES, or other manufacturing systems preferred


What we offer you

  • Competitive pay
  • Health coverage for you and your family
  • Generous number of vacation days each year
  • Paid wellness time and 14 paid company holidays
  • 401(k) with company match

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person:
Marisa Tavolacci, People & Organization Detroit, MI 

Get to know us here and find out why we are passionate about attracting talent to Webasto.
We look forward to receiving your online application!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

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Information at a Glance
Job area:  Production & Operations
Entry Level:  Professionals (3+ years)
Req Id:  36015
Job Location:  Plymouth-Detroit, 48170 14200 N Haggerty Rd, MI

Production & Operations focuses on designing, managing, and improving production processes and business operations, as well as manufacturing technologies and supply chains. The role involves working with modern systems such as SAP and dashboards, some of which are self-programmed. This is a cross-functional and international environment that offers performance-driven, diverse challenges and exciting projects.

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