Process Engineer, Ford Energy

Ford Energy is a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Fords century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology Ford Energy designs manufactures and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

Why Ford Energy
At Ford Energy you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses Ford vehicle discounts and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the worlds most iconic brands.

In this position...
As a Process Engineer you will play a critical role in launching and scaling operations at our Glendale Junction facility. This is a high-impact startup role within a legacy manufacturing powerhouse.

You will:

• Lead with Purpose: Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish optimize and continuously improve high-volume battery storage manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Innovate: Use your entrepreneurial mindset to drive production throughput line balancing and labor efficiency for a massive Greenfield manufacturing site.
• Empower Others: Create a culture of lean manufacturing excellence fostering an environment where standardized work and data-driven production solutions thrive
  

What youll do...

• Greenfield Production Excellence & Manufacturing Systems
  • Lead the design and implementation of the Ford Energy Production System (FEPS) with a focus on standardized work line balancing and optimized workstation layouts.
  • Develop labor standards and manpower plans for cell module and pack assembly to maximize utilization and efficiency.
  • Drive continuous improvement in safety quality and productivity across all production lines.
  • Analyze production constraints and perform equipment cycle time studies to optimize throughput Jobs Per Hour (JPH) and First Time Through (FTT) quality.
  • Design and refine station layouts using CAD incorporating tooling material presentation and error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) for zero-defect manufacturing.
  • Conduct ergonomic job evaluations and implement workstation designs that meet high safety standards in automated high-speed production environments.
  • Manage procurement commissioning capability validation and debugging of new production equipment including vendor site buy-offs.
  • Collaborate with Product Design suppliers and manufacturing teams to develop optimal process strategies including gauging torque strategies and in-process testing.
• Leadership & Culture
  • Embrace the Gemba philosophy: Regularly engage on the production floor to identify bottlenecks verify standardized work adherence and solve problems in real time.
  • Develop Leaders as Teachers: Mentor Production and Operations teams on lean principles including takt time vs. cycle time and waste elimination.
  • Remove Barriers: Proactively mitigate risks in the launch phase to ensure seamless equipment buy-offs and successful Start-Of-Production(SOP).
  • Proactive Problem-Solver: Catalyst who identifies gaps and proposes solutions before they become issues.
  • Champion Transparency: Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering Quality and Operations to achieve Ford Energys Vision Mission and Values.
• Strategic Management & Integrity
  • Establish and track Production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) scrap rates and FTT quality.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives in quality to achieve No Faults Forward and zero defects on the production line.
  • Coordinate quality containment actions dock holds and special checks to eliminate any impact on the customer maintaining detailed traceability records.
  • Manage quality documentation including FTT 8Ds Scrap and Dock Audits.
  • Lead 8D root-cause resolution for warranty and battery operations concerns in collaboration with Quality MP&L and Assembly teams.
  • Manage and direct statistical process control (SPC) activities execute measurement systems analysis (MSA) and variable data analysis to drive process capability (Control Plans).
  • Review rejected parts for quality integrity determine corrective actions and issue daily quality reports.
  • Manage the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process for the production floor ensuring all process modifications are documented and process sheets/instructions are updated accurately.
• Capabilities for Success
  • Resilient leader: Demonstrates composure and sound judgment in a high-pressure startup production environment.
  • Collaborative influencer: Builds trust and aligns cross-functional teams on production targets labor standards and workstation design.
  • Throughput expert: Skilled in capacity modeling bottleneck identification and high-volume automated manufacturing.
  • Integrity-focused: Upholds standardized work and engineering rigor ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.

Youll have...

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical Electrical Chemical Industrial Manufacturing or a related engineering field)
• Experience: 3-5 years of progressive experience in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering within a high-volume production environment.

Even better you may have...

• Experience in Greenfield site development or high-volume automotive battery or electronics manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Experience with 8D 5-Why analysis DMAIC/DMADV methodologies and lean tools (5S Kanban Poka-Yoke Value Stream Mapping).
• Familiarity with engineering change and release systems (e.g. WERS CORA or similar).
• Strong communication collaboration and team-building skills.
• Passion for energy systems and U.S. energy independence.
• Technical Knowledge: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD MODAPTS and manufacturing simulation tools.
• Leadership Attributes
  • Strategic visionary: Translates production data into scalable manufacturing strategies aligned with the growing BESS industry.
  • Decisive under pressure: Makes rapid data-driven decisions during line balancing and production ramp-up.
  • Adaptable: Leads effectively in an evolving startup environment and supports a 24/7 operation including nights weekends and holidays as needed.
• Location & Travel
  • U.S. with domestic travel

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 7 and ranges from $86600-$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: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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