Manufacturing/Process Engineer, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford Motor • Marshall, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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... You will drive the development, validation, and continuous improvement of battery manufacturing processes, enhancing yield, efficiency, and cost performance. You'll lead fault resolution and equipment digitalization initiatives, establish robust PFMEA, control plans, and SOPs, and apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to eliminate waste and variation. Working cross-functionally with design engineering, quality, supply chain, and EHS teams, you'll support new product launches, root cause analysis, and compliance with safety and environmental standards unique to battery manufacturing. This role also calls for mentoring operators and engineers, staying ahead of emerging battery technologies, and thriving in a high-intensity environment that requires flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends—all while fostering a culture of trust, diverse thinking, and strong leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Automation, Chemical, Electrical or related degree.
• 2 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 or more years of experience in automotive manufacturing and/or battery cell manufacturing or Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery plant operations
• Ability to travel including internationally

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Engineering, Mechanical Automation, Chemical, Electrical or related degree.
• 3 years plus equipment maintenance experience in mechanical or battery industry.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the process capability and production efficiency of existing cable pulling equipment, improving the excellent rate, and reducing energy consumption and manufacturing costs.
• Develop, validate, and optimize battery manufacturing processes to improve yield, throughput, and cost.
• Lead major fault maintenance at the base, summarize fault trends, promote experience sharing, and oversee equipment digitalization initiatives.
• Develop and maintain PFMEA, control plans, and SOPs for battery manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to reduce waste and variation.
• Collaborate with design engineering, quality, supply chain, EHS, and maintenance teams to resolve issues and support new product launches.
• Support root cause analysis and processes for scrap reduction, safety incidents, and quality escapes.
• Analyze production data (SPC, OEE, downtime, scrap) to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements for battery manufacturing (hazardous materials, dry room protocols).
• Provide technical training and mentorship to operators, technicians, and junior engineers.
• Participate in benchmarking studies and stay current on emerging battery manufacturing technologies.
• Ability to adapt to a high-intensity working environment and handle high pressure, challenging work.
• 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.

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