Launch-Stage Manufacturing Engineer: Battery Plant Ops

Ford-Motor-Company; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is building a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Michigan and seeks a hands-on leader to launch it from the ground up. You’ll lead a data-driven team to optimize highly automated equipment and processes, while driving Six Sigma initiatives and ensuring safety standards across shifts.

The role demands 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, strong communication, and the ability to work across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of relevant manufacturing experience (automotive or battery cell preferred).
• Experience with 2D & 3D vision systems for robot guidance, metrology, and identification.

Responsibilities

• Optimize & Innovate: provide technical expertise to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Systems Integration: manage interaction between systems and upper-level computers; configure parameters for varying production loads.
• PM planning and machine ownership: review PM plans and use data to reduce constraints in equipment.
• KPI tracking and development: track department KPIs using electronic tools and complex algorithms.
• Continuous Improvement: use Andon data to prioritise efforts to achieve 100% flow and lead Six Sigma projects.
• Technical Collaboration: act as a bridge between departments to ensure equipment performance.
• Maintenance Support: establish preventive maintenance plans and mentor technicians.
• Standards & Safety: ensure FPS and Safety Operating System adherence to achieve zero injuries.
• Life Cycle Management: support product design changes and program backups for automation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile

Team management

Project execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Planner

Vision systems

Job description

Ford Motor Company is building a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Michigan and seeks a hands-on leader to launch it from the ground up. You’ll lead a data-driven team to optimize highly automated equipment and processes, while driving Six Sigma initiatives and ensuring safety standards across shifts.

The role demands 3–5 years of manufacturing experience, strong communication, and the ability to work across multiple departments.