Battery Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lead New Plant
Ford Motor Company
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Job summary
Ford Motor Company is seeking a manufacturing engineer to drive development and optimization of battery production processes at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor operators and engineers, and apply Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen to cut waste and improve yield and cost.
This role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing (ideally automotive/battery), and willingness to travel internationally.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field required.
- 2+ years of manufacturing experience in automotive or EV/battery plants preferred.
- Ability to travel internationally and work across shifts.
Responsibilities
- Drive development, validation and improvement of battery manufacturing processes.
- Lead fault resolution and equipment digitalization initiatives.
- Develop PFMEA, control plans and SOPs for battery manufacturing.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen to reduce waste and variation.
- Collaborate with design engineering, quality, supply chain and EHS teams.
- Mentor operators and junior engineers; support new product launches.
- Analyze SPC, OEE, downtime and scrap to identify opportunities.
- Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance in battery manufacturing.
- Provide training and stay current on emerging battery technologies.
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Job description
Ford Motor Company is seeking a manufacturing engineer to drive development and optimization of battery production processes at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor operators and engineers, and apply Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen to cut waste and improve yield and cost.
This role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing (ideally automotive/battery), and willingness to travel internationally.
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