Engineering Specialist – Production & Material Control, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

Fords legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan were not just assembling battery systems; were leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team youll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you at the forefront of the electrification movement helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways job sites and highways everywhere.

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan you will...
use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
create a culture of trust encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

What Youll Do

Detail-oriented and systems-driven Production & Materials Control Analyst to manage and improve the full lifecycle of production order execution material flow and inventory control. This role is responsible for ensuring synchronization between on-site physical operations and system data (MES/ERP) resolving production and material discrepancies and driving digital transformation through the use of automation tools such Power BI. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills problem-solving ability and a passion for continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Production Order & WIP Management
Monitor and control production orders and WIP (work-in-process) across manufacturing lines to ensure alignment with production schedules and material availability.
Troubleshoot and maintain system accuracy related to production order creation execution and closure in MES and ERP systems.
Material & Inventory Control
Oversee overdue material tracking and resolution ensuring timely availability to support production continuity.
Manage auxiliary materials ordering warehousing and distribution logistics to maintain efficient production support.
Perform daily material reconciliation ensuring system records match on-site material/product status through accounting and physical verification.
Lead and coordinate weekly monthly quarterly and annual inventory audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
System Data Accuracy & Process Automation
Maintain and update MES and ERP master data including BOMs routings and material records.
Utilize an interactive platform for sharing accounting and operational indicators including:
WIP tracking
Variance adjustments
Work order performance
Material usage and discrepancies
Monitor system integration and escalate discrepancies for resolution to maintain data integrity.
Process Improvement & Standards Enforcement
Investigate and identify root causes of long-term or recurring issues in material control production execution and inventory accuracy.
Continuously refine end-to-end material lifecycle processes from work order issuance to accounting closure and inventory reconciliation tightening standards and enforcing daily compliance.
Promote automation and intelligent system improvements reducing manual processes and increasing reliability of data and reporting.
Operational Accountability
Manage scrap account processes ensuring proper documentation evaluation and accounting.
Support system troubleshooting on the production line related to order processing or master data errors.
Act as a cross-functional liaison between production planning warehouse and IT teams to ensure operational alignment and rapid issue resolution.

Youll Have
Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Systems Supply Chain Management or related field.
3 years of experience in a manufacturing operations production planning or inventory control role.
Proficiency in ERP (SAP Oracle etc.) and MES systems.
Strong analytical organizational and troubleshooting skills.

Even Better Youll Have

Experience with Power BI RPA or similar data automation/reporting tools.
Experience in automotive electronics or battery manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices.
Knowledge of inventory accounting and scrap process control.

Key Competencies:
Process Discipline & Accuracy
Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
Systems Integration & Data Reliability
Communication & Cross-functional Collaboration
Continuous Improvement & Automation Focus

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: position is a range of salary grades 6 and 7 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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