Quality Engineer, Ford Energy
About The Position
Ford Energy, a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems. The Quality Engineer will support the design, construction, and launch of a Greenfield manufacturing site, applying engineering and analytical methods to improve automated battery manufacturing processes and establish advanced quality standards. The role leads quality activities for a production-line section, supports workstation readiness and quality planning, and drives improvements in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and suppliers. The position initially will be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or a related field.
- 0–3+ years of manufacturing process or quality engineering experience in an automated manufacturing facility.
- Working knowledge of statistics, including control charts and data collection, GD&T, and PFMEA.
- Ability to review 3D CAD using 3D Experience, CATIA, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of industrial controls and automation.
- Demonstrated ability to support and launch programs with a results-oriented mindset and strong project management skills.
- Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including flexibility across shifts, weekends, and extended hours as business needs dictate.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering or an MBA.
- Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies, including vision/camera systems, error-proofing (Poka-yoke) systems, and/or robotics.
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification, including DMAIC or DMADV/DFSS.
- Expertise in 8D, 5-Why, FMEA, PPAP, DOEs, and Value Stream Mapping.
- Skills in print reading, tool layouts, gauging, and ergonomic analysis.
- Prior experience in a facility startup or new equipment commissioning.
- Ability to translate evolving battery-industry quality needs into long-term continuous improvement strategies.
- Ability to make rapid, data-driven quality decisions during facility constraints or critical equipment failures.
- Resilience in leading through new-site startup ambiguity and supporting a 24/7 operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Responsibilities
- Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to continuously improve automated battery manufacturing processes.
- Establish and monitor workstation-level quality targets during each build phase to validate workstation readiness.
- Manage Statistical Process Control activities, including control charts, data collection, and GD&T, to reduce manufacturing variation.
- Conduct process audits for adherence to process standards and environmental and quality requirements, including ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949.
- Support efficiency planning and proactively identify and address workstation quality risks and failure modes using PFMEA.
- Lead and coordinate activities for a specified production-line section and drive improvements to achieve plant KPIs.
- Engage on the production floor to resolve assembly concerns and advance lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Lead variability reduction, apply lean manufacturing practices, and develop solutions to throughput constraints.
- Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and suppliers.
- Develop KPIs and data visualizations that show actual versus expected quality and process performance.
- Lead interim and permanent corrective actions for quality and production issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.
- Lead change management to ensure process, equipment, and product modifications do not compromise quality integrity.
- Support a 24/7 manufacturing operation, including work across shifts, weekends, and extended hours as business needs dictate.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Ford vehicle discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
