Quality Engineer, Ford Energy
Core
Lead quality engineering and manufacturing systems for a new greenfield battery energy storage (BESS) manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement during design, construction, and launch phases.
Role type
Senior Quality Engineer (Manufacturing Systems)
Builds
Grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Domain
Energy storage / Battery manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Statistical Process Control (SPC), GD&T, PFMEA, 8D methodology, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CAD review (3D Experience/CATIA), industrial controls, automation, data visualization, change management
Preferred skills
Master's in Engineering or MBA, Poka-yoke, robotics, Value Stream Mapping, ergonomic analysis, new equipment commissioning
Technologies
3D Experience, CATIA, control charts, GD&T, 8D, FMEA, PPAP, DOEs
Responsibilities
Apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement in automated battery manufacturing processes; Establish and monitor quality target levels at the workstation level; Manage Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities using control charts and data collection; Conduct process audits for ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949 compliance; Develop KPIs and data visualizations for real-time quality performance; Lead corrective actions using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities