ManufacturingProcess Engineer, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

In this position...
You will drive the development validation and continuous improvement of battery manufacturing processes enhancing yield efficiency and cost performance. Youll lead fault resolution and equipment digitalization initiatives establish robust PFMEA control plans and SOPs and apply Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies to eliminate waste and variation. Working cross-functionally with design engineering quality supply chain and EHS teams youll support new product launches root cause analysis and compliance with safety and environmental standards unique to battery manufacturing. This role also calls for mentoring operators and engineers staying ahead of emerging battery technologies and thriving in a high-intensity environment that requires flexibility to work varying shifts including weekendsall while fostering a culture of trust diverse thinking and strong leadership.

What youll do...

• Enhance the process capability and production efficiency of existing cable pulling equipment improving the excellent rate and reducing energy consumption and manufacturing costs.
• Develop validate and optimize battery manufacturing processes to improve yield throughput and cost.
• Lead major fault maintenance at the base summarize fault trends promote experience sharing and oversee equipment digitalization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA control plans and SOPs for battery manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies to reduce waste and variation.
• Collaborate with design engineering quality supply chain EHS and maintenance teams to resolve issues and support new product launches.
• Support root cause analysis and processes for scrap reduction safety incidents and quality escapes.
• Analyze production data (SPC OEE downtime scrap) to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety environmental and regulatory requirements for battery manufacturing (hazardous materials dry room protocols).
• Provide technical training and mentorship to operators technicians and junior engineers.
• Participate in benchmarking studies and stay current on emerging battery manufacturing technologies.
• Ability to adapt to a high-intensity working environment and handle high pressure challenging work.
• Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard operating and rotational shift schedules encompassing day night weekend and holiday shifts.

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Mechanical Automation Chemical Electrical or related degree.
• 2 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 or more years of experience in automotive manufacturing and/or battery cell manufacturing or Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery plant operations
• Ability to travel including internationally
  

Even better you may have...

• Masters Degree Engineering Mechanical Automation Chemical Electrical or related degree.
• 3 years plus equipment maintenance experience in mechanical or battery industry.

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 range of salary grades 5-8 and ranges from $65100-$144900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

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