Ergonomist / Occupational Safety Engineer, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford Motor; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford's BlueOval Battery Park Michigan site seeks an In-Plant Ergonomist/Safety Engineer to lead ergonomics risk reduction across plant operations. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, and safety teams to apply standards, develop solutions, and drive the Safety Operating System.

You will build and lead the Local Ergonomics Committee, provide routine status updates to leadership, and coordinate with medical and operations to address injuries and ergonomic concerns in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Ergonomics, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, or related field.
• Two+ years supporting ergonomics programs, assessments, and manufacturing safety.
• Experience with ergonomic risk assessment, issue resolution, and launch activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify ergonomics risks across plant operations and develop solutions.
• Lead the Local Ergonomics Committee and chair meetings.
• Provide ergonomics updates to plant leadership and track issues to closure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address ergonomics concerns.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ergonomics

Ergonomics risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ergonomics

Tools

Inseer

NIOSH

Liberty Mutual

Siemens Teamcenter

Process Simulate

JACK software

Job description

Description

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.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

This role will partner with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Material Planning & Logistics, Safety, Medical, and the Local Ergonomics Committee to identify, assess, and reduce ergonomics risk across plant operations. They will apply technical safety standards, principles, theories, and concepts, to independently develop approaches to solutions for a wide range of difficult occupational safety problems such as hazard control and prevention, safety systems and equipment, compliance, and risk. The In-Plant Ergonomist/Safety Engineer will support the application of Ford ergonomics standards and tools and coordinate with other team members to implement plant-wide safety processes such as the Company's Safety Operating System (SOS, safety training, and the application of technical standards, principles, theories, and concepts.

Upfront Engineering Support

• Support Manufacturing Engineering and Safety during tooling and equipment buyoff, installation, and pro-tag activities to verify compliance with applicable Ford safety and ergonomics requirements.
• Participate in product development, virtual builds, and process reviews to identify ergonomics risks associated with part design, process design, tooling and workstation layout.
• Collaborate with Safety, Digital Assembly, Product Design, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, MP&L, and Local Ergonomics Committee stakeholders to ensure work-cell ergonomics risks are identified, documented, and addressed.
• Local Ergonomics Committee Leadership
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Local Ergonomics Committee (LEC).
• Chair and facilitate LEC meetings to review proactive and reactive ergonomics concerns, monitor progress, and align stakeholders on corrective actions.
• Provide routine ergonomics status updates to plant leadership, including program status, key metrics, emerging risks, and issues requiring escalation.
• Track ergonomics issues related to design, process, tooling, manufacturing operations etc. through closure.
• Plant Ergonomics Program Execution
• Review job changes and provide ergonomics input to Industrial Engineering to support effective workstation setup prior to launch or process modification.
• Identify jobs, processes, or work areas contributing to ergonomics concerns, first-time office visits, recordable injuries, or lost-time cases.
• Partner with medical, production, and operators to address medical referrals and informal ergonomics concerns in a timely manner.
• Develop and execute data-driven strategies to reduce ergonomics risk, support injury prevention, and improve workstation performance.
• Training, Tools, and Continuous Improvement
• Develop and deliver ergonomics awareness training for LEC members, production employees, and key plant stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver ergonomics awareness training to support production operators’ understanding of ergonomics risk factors, reporting processes, and available support.
• Apply Ford-approved ergonomics assessment and simulation tools to identify, prioritize, and resolve ergonomics issues, including Inseer, NIOSH, Liberty Mutual, Siemens Teamcenter, Process Simulate, JACK software, and other ergonomics analysis tools.
• Benchmark and implement proven ergonomics solutions and manufacturing best practices to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and employee well-being.
• General Safety Responsibilities:
• Assists other team members with the implementation of plant-wide safety processes including safety operating system and safety training orientations by providing expertise on the application of technical principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Participates in the implementation of regular inspections and audits to identify and assess workplace hazards, risks, and related issues of technical nature in critical domains such as safety equipment and systems, hazard identification, risk evaluation, preventive maintenance, etc. to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local laws, regulations, and corporate health and safety policies.
• Leads accident investigations with appropriate cross-functional team members, applies a thorough understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts to identify root causes, and assists in the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Participates in the delivery of Occupational Safety projects by leveraging a strong understanding of safety concepts, principles, and theories to analyze a wide range of difficult occupational safety problems and design imaginative and thorough solutions consistent with the organization’s objectives and policies.
• Prepares Occupational Safety-specific communications and standards as per established processes to encourage the adoption of Safety practices. Communicates effectively and acts as a liaison with statutory authorities, regulatory bodies, and corporate representatives.
• Demonstrates full knowledge of technical occupational safety subjects such as risk assessment and hazard identification, incident investigation, injury statistics reporting, safety program development, industrial hygiene and exposure monitoring, safety equipment and systems, etc. along with a strong understanding and application of related concepts and principles. Assists in the oversight of employee training programs and can present safety training materials as needed.

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.

Qualifications

You’ll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Ergonomics, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, Movement Science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Two or more years of experience supporting ergonomics programs, assessments, issue resolution, manufacturing safety, or related manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, safety management systems, ergonomics implementation, or new model launch activities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, communicate technical findings effectively, influence stakeholders, and drive actions to closure.

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Professional ergonomics certification, such as CPE, CCPE, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting new model programs, manufacturing launch, tooling buyoff, virtual build reviews, or production readiness activities.
• Proficiency with ergonomics assessment and simulation tools, including Inseer, NIOSH, Liberty Mutual, Siemens Teamcenter, Process Simulate, JACK software, and other Ford-approved ergonomics analysis tools.
• Work Environment and Expectations
• This position is plant-based and will require regular engagement on the manufacturing floor.
• Coverage required on other shifts and weekends.
• The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including launch, production, ERT, and continuous improvement activities.
• The successful candidate must be able to prioritize multiple assignments, communicate effectively with hourly and salaried stakeholders, and support timely closure of ergonomics concerns.

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