Incoming Supplier Quality Engineering Specialist, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Incoming Quality Engineer (IQE)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 solutionsBuild and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the futureCreate a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in othersBe part of the historic transformation of the automotive industryWhat you'll do:Responsible for inspecting incoming parts from assigned batches.Responsible for the verification/calibration, spot inspection and daily maintenance of the inspection equipment according to the SOP.Strictly implement the laboratory safety operation and management system, responsible for the daily management and maintenance of laboratory 5S. Organize and upload test results timely.Manage the non-conformance including quarantine, leading MRB review, coordinating sorting/rework/return. Assist in the development, introduction, establishment and optimization of new test methods;Responsible for calibration and gage R&R of the IQC lab. Review and analyze supplier inspection reports/COA/COC.Initiate 8D, support root cause analysis and coordinate supplier corrective actions (SCAR) with SQE.Collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineer to review 8D report and verify improved resultsTroubleshoot measurement correlations between the supplier's equipment and internal equipment.Train and lead the team of Hourly Team Members within the IQC Lab.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.Ability to work independently with limited supervisionKnowledge of SPC, Minitab,Fluent in MS-office (Excel)Even better, you may have:Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering or related technical field)Experience: 3-5 years automotive experienceKnowledge of chemical or mechanical lab testing such as: CMM, OMM, Tensile, Elongation, ViscosityKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing principlesQuality experienceIf applicants have Li-ion battery process and product knowledge or experience, it will be strongly preferredASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).Strong understanding of GD&TFluent in SAP, MES, QMS, Power BI8D, 5Why, Fishbone, PFMEA, Control PlanSampling plan, Gage R&RYou 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! 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 coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation timeThis 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 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.