Quality Engineering Specialist, 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

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.

In this position...

The System Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer for Battery Pack Manufacturing will be a critical member of our team responsible for ensuring the highest quality reliability and safety of our battery packs and their associated manufacturing processes. This role involves developing implementing and overseeing comprehensive quality strategies test plans and complete procedures for battery packs. The SQA Engineer will work closely with design battery manufacturing and production teams to identify and mitigate risks ensure compliance with stringent automotive and battery industry standards and drive continuous improvement in our state-of-the-art battery pack plant.

What youll do...

• Develop implement and execute comprehensive quality assurance plans and test strategies for assembled battery packs covering all stages of the manufacturing process.
• Design and perform various types of testing including functional performance durability safety thermal management electrical characteristic and environmental testing to validate battery pack integrity and performance.
• Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards and regulations such as IATF 16949 ISO 26262 (functional safety) UN 38.3 UL SAE standards and other regional automotive and battery safety requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to define in-process quality gates inspection points and end-of-line (EOL) testing requirements for battery pack assembly.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for manufacturing test equipment including Battery Management System (BMS) software validation cell/module characterization and pack-level testing.
• Analyze test data manufacturing process data and field performance data to identify trends potential failure modes and root causes of defects in battery packs.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools to monitor manufacturing processes and ensure product consistency.
• Work closely with design product development and supplier quality teams to provide feedback on battery pack design for manufacturability testability and reliability.
• Participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Control Plan development and other quality planning activities for new battery pack programs and process changes.
• Manage non-conformance reports initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SQA processes methodologies and tools within the battery plant.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in battery technology manufacturing techniques and quality assurance practices.

Youll have:

• Bachelors or masters degree in electrical engineering mechanical engineering Materials science chemical engineering or a related technical field.
• Proven experience (typically 3 years) in a Quality Assurance or SQA role within amanufacturing environment preferably automotive battery or power electronics.

Even better youll have:

• Experience with specific battery cell chemistries and formats relevant to the companys products.
• Certifications in quality assurance (e.g. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer - CQE Six Sigma Black Belt).
• Knowledge of simulation tools for battery performance or thermal management.
• Experience with supplier quality management for battery components.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and smart manufacturing in a battery plant.

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.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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