Ergonomist / Occupational Safety Engineer, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan
About The Position
Ford is hiring an Ergonomist / Occupational Safety Engineer for BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, a new manufacturing facility. The role partners with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Planning & Logistics, Safety, Medical, and the Local Ergonomics Committee to identify, assess, and reduce ergonomics risks across plant operations. It applies technical safety standards and principles to develop solutions to occupational safety issues, including hazard control and prevention, safety systems and equipment, compliance, and risk management. The position supports Ford ergonomics standards and tools, plant-wide safety processes, and the Company’s Safety Operating System. It provides ergonomics input during product and process development, virtual builds, tooling and equipment buyoff, installation, pro-tag activities, and workstation changes. The role leads the Local Ergonomics Committee, tracks issues through closure, develops data-driven risk-reduction strategies, and delivers ergonomics awareness training. It also contributes to inspections, audits, accident investigations, safety projects, regulatory communication, and employee training. This is a plant-based role requiring regular engagement on the manufacturing floor and collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be flexible and ready to work across established standard, operating, and rotational schedules, including day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Coverage on other shifts and weekends is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Ergonomics, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, Movement Science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Two or more years of experience supporting ergonomics programs, assessments, issue resolution, manufacturing safety, or related manufacturing operations.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, safety management systems, ergonomics implementation, or new model launch activities.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, communicate technical findings effectively, influence stakeholders, and drive actions to closure.
- Flexibility and readiness to work across established standard, operating, and rotational shifts, including day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and communicate effectively with hourly and salaried stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Kinesiology, or a related field.
- Professional ergonomics certification such as CPE, CCPE, or equivalent.
- Experience supporting new model programs, manufacturing launch, tooling buyoff, virtual build reviews, or production readiness activities.
- Proficiency with ergonomics assessment and simulation tools, including Inseer, NIOSH, Liberty Mutual, Siemens Teamcenter, Process Simulate, JACK software, and other Ford-approved tools.
Responsibilities
- Partner with plant functions and the Local Ergonomics Committee to identify, assess, document, and reduce ergonomics risks.
- Support Manufacturing Engineering and Safety during tooling and equipment buyoff, installation, and pro-tag activities to verify compliance with Ford safety and ergonomics requirements.
- Participate in product development, virtual builds, and process reviews to identify risks related to part and process design, tooling, and workstation layout.
- Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Local Ergonomics Committee; chair meetings and align stakeholders on corrective actions.
- Provide regular ergonomics status updates to plant leadership, including program status, metrics, emerging risks, and issues for escalation.
- Track ergonomics issues related to design, process, tooling, and manufacturing operations through closure.
- Review job changes and provide ergonomics input to Industrial Engineering for workstation setup before launch or process modification.
- Identify jobs, processes, and work areas associated with ergonomics concerns, first-time office visits, recordable injuries, or lost-time cases.
- Partner with Medical, Production, and operators to address medical referrals and informal ergonomics concerns promptly.
- Develop and execute data-driven strategies to reduce ergonomics risk, prevent injuries, and improve workstation performance.
- Develop and deliver ergonomics awareness training for committee members, production employees, and plant stakeholders.
- Use Ford-approved ergonomics assessment and simulation tools to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues.
- Benchmark and implement proven ergonomics solutions and manufacturing practices to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and employee well-being.
- Assist with plant-wide safety processes, including the Safety Operating System and safety training orientations.
- Participate in inspections and audits to identify workplace hazards and assess risks, supporting compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
- Lead accident investigations with cross-functional team members, identify root causes, and assist with corrective actions.
- Participate in Occupational Safety projects and design solutions to difficult safety problems consistent with organizational objectives and policies.
- Prepare occupational safety communications and standards, and liaise with statutory authorities, regulatory bodies, and corporate representatives.
- Support employee training programs and present safety training materials as needed.
Benefits
- Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Paid parental leave and new parent ramp-up programs
- Subsidized back-up child care
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Fertility treatments
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
- Tuition assistance
- Employee resource groups
- Paid time off for individual and team community service
- Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
