Material Control Engineer for Battery Manufacturing

Ford Motor Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and

Paid parental leave

Family building benefits including ad/

Job summary

Ford Energy is seeking a Material Control Engineer to ensure battery manufacturing is supplied with the right materials 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.

You will collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Suppliers, and Logistics to prevent shortages, control inventory, and support production ramp-ups, including travel as needed and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years in material planning/inventory management in manufacturing
• ERP/MRP systems experience (SAP/Oracle or similar)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• MS Office suite proficiency (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Access)
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate material flow from suppliers to the production line
• Ensure electrode materials, cells, modules, and DC blocks are available when needed
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Suppliers, and Logistics
• Prevent shortages, control inventory, and support ramp-ups

Skills

Material planning experience

ERP/MRP systems knowledge

Analytical and problem-solving skills

MS Office proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Willingness to travel domestically/in,

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP/Oracle or similar ERP systems

Job description

Ford Energy is seeking a Material Control Engineer to ensure battery manufacturing is supplied with the right materials 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.

You will collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Suppliers, and Logistics to prevent shortages, control inventory, and support production ramp-ups, including travel as needed and