Quality Engineer, Ford Energy

Lincoln Motor Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days

Parental leave & back-up child care

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off for community service

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Energy is building a new battery energy storage site in Glendale, KY. As a Quality Engineer you will lead an agile team to deliver advanced quality standards, and use data-driven solutions across design, construction and launch.

You will apply PFMEA, GD&T, statistics, and 3D CAD review to drive quality from start‑up through operation, empowering others and shaping the future of energy storage technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field.
• 0-3+ years of manufacturing process or quality engineering in automated facilities.
• Desirable: Master’s or MBA, strong data analysis and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead an agile team to deliver advanced quality standards for a greenfield site.
• Develop data‑driven solutions across design, construction and launch phases.
• Foster a culture of trust and shared quality accountability.

Skills

Statistics (control charts)

PFMEA

GD&T

3D CAD review

Industrial controls

Automation

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma (DMAIC/DFSS)

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

0-3+ years manufacturing quality engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA

Tools

3D CAD tools (3DExperience, CATIA)

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

Why Ford Energy?
At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands. Learn more at https://fordenergy.com.

In this position

• As a Quality Engineer at our Glendale, Kentucky battery park, you will be at the front‑of‑the forefront of the most historic transformation in the energy systems industry. In this critical role, you will:
• Lead with Purpose: Build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced quality standards and technology that drive the future.
• Innovate: Use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data‑driven solutions during the design, construction, and launch phases of a massive Greenfield manufacturing site.
• Empower Others: Create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought, and foster leadership in others to make quality a shared organizational responsibility.

You'll have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field).
• 0-3+ years of manufacturing process or quality engineering experience in an automated manufacturing facility.

Even better, you may have

• Master’s degree in Engineering or an MBA.
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collection, GD&T), PFMEA, and 3D CAD review abilities (3D Experience, CATIA, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of industrial controls and automation.
• Startup Experience: Demonstrated ability to support and launch programs with a results-oriented mindset and strong project management skills.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies, including vision/camera systems, error-proofing (Poka-yoke) systems, and/or robotics.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification (DMAIC, DMADV/DFSS).
• Expertise in 8D, 5-Why, FMEA, PPAP, DOEs, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Demonstrated skills in print reading, tool layouts, gauging, and ergonomic analysis.
• Prior experience in a facility start‑up or new equipment commissioning.
• Strategic Visionary: Able to translate the evolving quality needs of the battery industry into actionable long-term continuous improvement strategies.
• Decisive Under Pressure: Ability to make rapid, data-driven quality decisions during facility constraints or critical equipment failures.
• Adaptability: The resilience to lead through the ambiguity of a new site startup, supporting a 24/7 operation including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, 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
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200.
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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

Company: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.