Process Quality Engineer, Process Quality Control, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Employee resource groups

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking a Process Quality Control Engineer to lead quality initiatives in manufacturing. You will audit control processes, analyze data, and drive improvements across cross‑functional teams while coaching the PQC staff on first article inspections and NG product management.

The role requires a strong background in manufacturing quality, Six Sigma, and leadership to sustain high standards and ensure compliance across shifts in a dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Auditing experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong leadership and cross‑functional team management.
• In-depth knowledge of quality control practices and compliance regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Audit control processes and quality control systems.
• Identify and address potential quality risks and safety concerns.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve production quality.
• Lead the team in analyzing process quality data and drive improvements.
• Coach hourly PQC team members on first article inspection and NG product management.
• Audit factory cleanliness and provide acceptance reports.
• Participate in equipment acceptance and qualification.

Skills

Auditing

Leadership

Quality control

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management

High School Diploma

Certified IATF auditor

Green Belt Certified

Job 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.

In this position...

As a Process Quality Control Engineer, you will collaborate closely with other function engineers to maintain the highest quality standards in manufacturing processes. Your role will encompass supervisory responsibilities alongside deep technical engagement with process control methodologies.

Execution of process and product characteristic monitoring/Audit.

What you'll do...

• Responsible for auditing control processes and quality control systems.
• Identify and address potential quality risks and safety concerns based on control plan and requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance production quality.
• Lead the team in analyzing process quality data, identifying key issues, and ensure the continuous improvement of processes.
• Support to coach the hourly PQC team members how to do the first article inspection, AM check list and how to oversee management of NG products.
• Audit factory cleanliness acceptance and provide the acceptance report
• Participate in equipment acceptance and qualification. Physical Requirements:
• Ability to move around work sites, which may include long-distance walking, standing for a long time, and climbing ladders or stairs.
• Ability to enter the equipment for visual inspection and tooling measurement.
• Capability to lift and carry moderate weights, typically up to 25-50 pounds. 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.

You'll have...

• High School Diploma
• Auditing experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a multidisciplinary team effectively.
• In depth knowledge of quality control practices and compliance regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Even better, you may have...
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management
• Certified IATF auditor. Quality management systems auditing experience
• Certified at the Green Belt level

Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service

Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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