Quality Engineering Specialist, Process Quality Engineering, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

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...

The Quality Engineering Specialist is responsible for ensuring that lithium-ion battery cells produced at the plant meet Fords quality safety and performance standards throughout the manufacturing process. This role involves monitoring key process parameters analyzing SPC data to detect variation and driving root-cause investigations and corrective actions (CAPA) for defects or yield losses.

What youll do...

• Respond promptly to daily quality abnormalities; lead containment root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor SPC FAI MES inspections FIFO material control error-proofing (poka-yoke) rework and equipment qualification for winding cell assembly and electrolyte fill stations.
• Manage change control (4M) and ensure effective process response plans (control plans PFMEA).
• Identify quality risks (e.g. moisture control electrolyte handling) and drive preventive/corrective actions.
• Monitor analyze and report production quality performance metrics identifying trends and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead quality improvement projects using structured problem-solving tools (8D 5-Why FMEA).
• Support process audits customer audits and Layered Process Audits (LPA).
• Ensure compliance with battery safety standards (e.g. UN38.3 dry room EHS requirements).
• Coach and develop PQE technicians.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• Must be comfortable with effectively presenting information to top management and public groups.

  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...

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings specifications process documentation control plans and manufacturing records.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Knowledge of SPC Minitab
• Fluent in MS-office (Excel) SAP MES QMS Power BI
• 8D 5Why Fishbone PFMEA Control Plan
• Sampling plan Gage R&R
• Problem solving analytical thinking detail oriented
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills
• Familiar with Six Sigma methodology indicating a strong capability in data analysis and process improvement.

Even better you may have...

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical engineering Industrial engineering or related technical field)
• 3-5 years automotive experience
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Experience in process engineering operations quality engineering or continuous improvement roles preferred.
• Li-ion battery process and product knowledge or experience it will be strongly preferred
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

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: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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