Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Process, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

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. 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. What you'll do... * Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes * Function as the leader and subject matter expert for the specified section of the production line. Coordinate activity and drive improvements to achieve KPI's. * Develop relevant KPI's and data visualizations to enable clear understanding of the actual vs. expected performance * Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality and production issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools * Play an integral part in the Launch process by establishing and monitoring quality target levels at the workstation level for each build phase to validate workstations readiness * Conduct process audits to ensure process adheres to guidelines and specific process standards * Act as team leader in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices. * Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required * Lead development of solutions for throughput constraints * Manage and direct statistical process control activities * Support efficiency planning to ensure workstation are properly set up with quality risks identified and addressed * Change management leadership What you'll do... * Apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement to manufacturing processes * Function as the leader and subject matter expert for the specified section of the production line. Coordinate activity and drive improvements to achieve KPI's. * Develop relevant KPI's and data visualizations to enable clear understanding of the actual vs. expected performance * Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality and production issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools * Play an integral part in the Launch process by establishing and monitoring quality target levels at the workstation level for each build phase to validate workstations readiness * Conduct process audits to ensure process adheres to guidelines and specific process standards * Act as team leader in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices. * Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required * Lead development of solutions for throughput constraints * Manage and direct statistical process control activities * Support efficiency planning to ensure workstation are properly set up with quality risks identified and addressed * Change management leadership