Quality Engineer - Battery Plant Startup Leader

Ford Motor Company

Glendale (KY)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 166,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage
Vehicle discount program
Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Energy in Glendale, KY is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives for our Greenfield battery manufacturing site. You will guide a team, implement ISO-compliant processes, and drive continuous improvement across design, construction, and launch stages while ensuring safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years of manufacturing quality experience, with strong data analytics and problem-solving skills, ready to operate in a startup-like

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
  • 3+ years of manufacturing process or quality engineering experience in an automated facility.
  • Proficiency with quality tools and ISO/industry standards (ISO 14001/9001/IATF 16949).

Responsibilities

  • Lead with Purpose: Build and lead an agile team to deliver advanced quality standards and technology.
  • Innovate: Develop data-driven solutions across design, construction, and launch phases of a Greenfield site.
  • Empower Others: Foster a culture of trust and leadership to make quality a shared responsibility.
  • Champion Transparency: Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers.
  • Support 24/7 manufacturing operations across shifts, weekends, and extended hours as needed.

Skills

Leadership
Analytical thinking
Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ISO 14001
ISO 9001
IATF 16949
8D problem solving
SPC

Job description

Ford Energy in Glendale, KY is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives for our Greenfield battery manufacturing site. You will guide a team, implement ISO-compliant processes, and drive continuous improvement across design, construction, and launch stages while ensuring safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years of manufacturing quality experience, with strong data analytics and problem-solving skills, ready to operate in a startup-like

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