Team Manager Quality, Ford Energy
Core
Lead an agile team to deliver advanced battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology and ensure operational excellence in a high-stakes manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Team Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
Grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Domain
Energy storage / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean manufacturing principles, Quality Operating System (QOS) management, Pre-Delivery Finished Inventory assessment, surveillance call management, continuous improvement processes, operational excellence, technical problem-solving, team coaching, Gemba philosophy, KPI delivery, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Black Belt certification, traceability and testing data systems expertise, conflict management, negotiation, strategic vision for energy storage markets, rapid decision-making under pressure, business case development for executive stakeholders
Technologies
Quality Operating System (QOS), traceability and testing data systems
Responsibilities
Drive adherence to Quality Operating System (QOS) and lead Ford Energy Production System activities; Manage Pre-Delivery Finished Inventory and assess "OK to Ship" status daily; Provide real-time quality feedback to departments; Oversee surveillance calls and campaigns; Drive Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement processes; Develop a "Leaders as Teachers" environment providing coaching and training
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities