Facilities Engineer, Ford Energy

Ford Motor Company • Glendale, KY

17h • $86,600 - $144,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s 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. As a Facilities Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the technical integrity and operational uptime of our startup manufacturing environment. In this critical role, you will lead with integrity, innovate with an entrepreneurial mindset, and drive excellence as the subject matter expert for facilities/utilities reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; however, candidates with substantial Facilities or Utilities engineering experience (6+ years) will be considered.
• Direct experience operating and maintaining Facilities and/or Utilities systems, including but not limited to: Hot Oil Systems, HVACD, Water Systems, Chillers, Electrical Power Distribution, Building Infrastructure, Technical Facilities Management, Boilers, Chemical Processes, Controls, SCADA, etc.
• Experience in high-growth manufacturing or chemical processing environments.
• Flexibility to support business needs by working across shifts, including nights, weekends, and extended hours as required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, manufacturing, or related field preferred
• Battery or Chemical Manufacturing experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Proficiency in reading P&IDs, technical drawings, and experience with CMMS platforms.
• Strong knowledge of electrical (medium and low voltage) and instrumentation systems, PLCs, automation, or SCADA platforms.
• Strong project management skills and experience supervising specialized contractors.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including pumps, valves, piping, etc.

Responsibilities

• Drive adherence to the Quality Operating System (QOS) and Production System standards, ensuring consistent execution of quality processes across energy storage system manufacturing.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of equipment with unwavering attention to safety and compliance.
• Monitor system performance (pressures, flow rates, energy consumption) to ensure maximum efficiency and alignment with the Ford Energy Production System.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for a wide range of systems, utilizing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain meticulous utility documentation including SOPs, P&IDs, and compliance logs, ensuring "Audit Ready" status at all times.
• Champion continuous improvement and structured problem-solving, ensuring capability is developed at the lowest level of the organization.
• Embrace the Gemba philosophy: Regularly engage on the floor to monitor equipment health, listen to technicians, and solve problems where the work happens.
• Remove Barriers: Proactively identify and resolve technical constraints to ensure the production team has the utilities required for "First Time Through" (FTT) success.
• Collaborate across functions: Work seamlessly with Production, Quality, and EHS teams to support 24/7 facility operations.
• Coordinate and oversee vendor and contractor activities with a focus on safety, integrity, and high-quality workmanship.
• Establish a “Leaders as Teachers” environment by coaching Team Leaders and Team Members to build quality ownership and capability.
• Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and recognition, reinforcing behaviors that support safety and quality excellence.
• Achieve business results by delivering on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and meeting corporate standards for timing, budget, and First Time Through (FTT) capability.
• Develop and manage predictive and preventative maintenance programs that prioritize long-term asset health over short-term fixes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Assist with capital projects, equipment upgrades, and the commissioning of new utility infrastructure as the site scales.

Benefits

• 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
• performance-based bonuses
• Ford vehicle discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level