Quality Engineering Specialist, Process Quality Engineering, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford • Marshall, MI

11d • $86,600 - $144,900 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineering Specialist is responsible for ensuring that lithium-ion battery cells produced at the plant meet Ford's quality, safety, and performance standards throughout the manufacturing process. This role involves monitoring key process parameters, analyzing SPC data to detect variation, and driving root-cause investigations and corrective actions (CAPA) for defects or yield losses.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, process documentation, control plans, and manufacturing records.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Knowledge of SPC, Minitab,
• Fluent in MS-office (Excel), SAP, MES, QMS, Power BI
• 8D, 5Why, Fishbone, PFMEA, Control Plan
• Sampling plan, Gage R&R
• Problem solving, analytical thinking, detail oriented
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in One FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Familiar with Six Sigma methodology, indicating a strong capability in data analysis and process improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering or related technical field)
• 3-5 years automotive experience
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Experience in process engineering, operations, quality engineering, or continuous improvement roles preferred.
• Li-ion battery process and product knowledge or experience, it will be strongly preferred
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to daily quality abnormalities; lead containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Monitor SPC, FAI, MES inspections, FIFO material control, error-proofing (poka-yoke), rework, and equipment qualification for winding, cell assembly, and electrolyte fill stations.
• Manage change control (4M) and ensure effective process response plans (control plans, PFMEA).
• Identify quality risks (e.g., moisture control, electrolyte handling) and drive preventive/corrective actions.
• Monitor, analyze, and report production quality performance metrics, identifying trends and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead quality improvement projects using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, FMEA).
• Support process audits, customer audits, and Layered Process Audits (LPA).
• Ensure compliance with battery safety standards (e.g., UN38.3, dry room, EHS requirements).
• Coach and develop PQE technicians.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Effectively present information to top management and public groups.

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
• Education Level: High school or GED