Battery Materials Control Engineer

Ford Model e U.S.; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Vehicle discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Energy is seeking a Material Control Engineer to keep the battery manufacturing operation supplied with the right materials, in the right quantities, at the right time.

You will plan and coordinate material flow from suppliers to the production line, covering electrode materials, cells, modules, and DC block components, collaborating with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Suppliers, and Logistics to prevent shortages and support ramp-ups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or 2+ years of material planning experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate material flow from suppliers to the production line.
• Ensure right materials, quantities, and timing to support ramp-ups.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Suppliers, and Logistics to prevent shortages.
• Support inventory control and production ramp-ups.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree / 2+ years experience

Material planning in manufacturing

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Power BI

WMS

Job description

Ford Energy is seeking a Material Control Engineer to keep the battery manufacturing operation supplied with the right materials, in the right quantities, at the right time.

You will plan and coordinate material flow from suppliers to the production line, covering electrode materials, cells, modules, and DC block components, collaborating with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Suppliers, and Logistics to prevent shortages and support ramp-ups.