Incoming Supplier Quality Engineering Specialist, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford • Marshall, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Incoming Supplier Quality Engineering Specialist, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll 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. Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll 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 Incoming Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is the primary technical interface between the BOBM Battery Pack Assembly plant and its supply base. This role is responsible for ensuring that all incoming components meet stringent Ford Engineering Specifications (ES) and print requirements. The SQE leads the investigation into supplier-related production disruptions, manages immediate containment and chargebacks, and drives suppliers toward robust 8D closure to protect the plant’s First Time Through (FTT) and customer quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality.
• Familiarity with Tracklite, TDM, and Ford Quality reporting systems.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and Engineering Specifications (ES).
• Ability to achieve Black Belt certification and execute data-driven projects.
• Knowledge of ISO/IATF 16949 standards and Fresh Eyes audit protocols.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure production environment requiring immediate decision-making.
• Strong negotiation skills for managing supplier chargebacks and accountability.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams (Production, MP&L, PD, and Suppliers) to achieve zero-defect targets.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with battery technologies, specifically battery cells (Li-ion, LiFePO4, etc.), modules, and full battery pack assembly processes.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Proven ability to lead 8D Root Cause Analysis and manage complex containment scenarios.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (Automotive or Battery experience highly preferred).
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification, or ASQ certification (CQE).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into supplier parts impacting production areas; execute immediate containment of suspect material.
• Establish Permanent Corrective Actions (PCAs) and strictly track implementation timing.
• Lead supplier teams through the 8D process, ensuring root cause identification and closure to prevent recurrence.
• Manage and provide oversight for all on-site or third-party supplier sorting activities.
• Initiate and manage supplier chargebacks (NORs) when applicable for non-conforming material and labor.
• Distribute weekly Battery Pack Issue tracking notifications to each supplier via Tracklite.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams on prolonged supplier issues through established meeting cadences.
• Provide immediate quality issue feedback to base departments and plant leadership.
• Attend and contribute to all Daily, Weekly, and Bi-Weekly team meetings per Time and Data Management (TDM) Standards.
• Lead and support launch activities for new battery programs, ensuring supplier readiness and PPAP compliance.
• Support all internal and external audits, including ISO 9001/IATF 16949 and "Fresh Eyes" reviews.
• Identify and escalate design or system-level issues to Product Development (PD) when parts meet print/ES but fail to function in the assembly.
• Adhere to all Corporate Standards, ensuring timing, budget, and FTT capability targets are met.
• Deliver a minimum of two (2) Six Sigma projects per year focused on cost reduction or quality improvement.
• Drive issue resolution as a key member of the weekly Product Review Team (PRT) and the monthly Plant Quality Review (PQR).
• Assist in supplier quality investigations and drive process/standard adherence across the supply chain.

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.

What This Job Offers

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