Quality Engineer, Ford Energy

Ford Model e U.S.; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Ford vehicle discounts

Job summary

Ford Energy in Glendale is hiring a Senior Quality/Manufacturing Engineer to lead a team delivering advanced quality standards for a new grid-scale battery energy storage site.

Role requires startup experience, strong PM skills, and expertise in PFMEA, statistics, and CAD review. The role supports a 24/7 operation and offers performance bonuses and vehicle discounts.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field).
• Experience: 0-3+ years in manufacturing process or quality engineering in automated facilities.
• Technical: Statistics, PFMEA, 3D CAD review; strong automation knowledge.
• Startup experience: ability to launch programs with PM skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Purpose: Build and lead an agile team to deliver advanced quality standards and technology.
• Innovate: Develop data-driven solutions during design, construction, and start-up phases of a Greenfield site.
• Empower Others: Foster trust, diversity of thought, and shared responsibility for quality.

Skills

Statistics

PFMEA

3D CAD review

Industrial controls

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CATIA

3D Experience

Job description

About Ford Energy

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating US 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.

In this position...

Responsibilities

• 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...

Qualifications

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

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree in Engineering or an MBA.
• 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.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

This position is a salary grade 5-8 and ranges from $65,100-$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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRFE

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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.