Quality Engineer, Ford Energy

Ford Energy is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead the development of advanced quality standards and technology for grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field) and 0-3+ years of manufacturing process or quality engineering experience in an automated manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities:

• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to drive continuous improvement in automated battery manufacturing processes.
• Establish and monitor quality target levels at the workstation level for each build phase to validate workstation readiness.
• Manage and direct Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities, utilizing control charts, data collection, and GD&T to minimize manufacturing variation.
• Conduct process audits to ensure production process adherence to strict guidelines, specific process standards, and environmental/quality compliance (including ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949).
• Support efficiency planning to ensure workstations are properly set up with quality risks and failure modes (PFMEA) proactively identified and addressed.
• Develop and implement data-driven solutions during the design, construction, and launch phases of a massive Greenfield manufacturing site.
• Lead variability reduction, lean manufacturing best practices, and the development of solutions for throughput constraints.
• Champion transparency and work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, and Suppliers.
• Develop relevant KPIs and data visualizations to enable a clear, real-time understanding of actual vs. expected quality and process performance.
• Lead the development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality and production issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.

Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary grade 6-8, ranging from $74,300-$166,200 per year.
• 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.