Manufacturing Engineer - Quality Process, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan jobs in United States
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Ford Motor Company · 9 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer - Quality Process, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer at their BlueOval Battery Park Michigan facility. The role involves applying engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes, leading teams, and ensuring quality standards are met throughout production.

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Responsibilities

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 a 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 the 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 workstations are properly set up with quality risks identified and addressed
Change management leadership

Qualification

Manufacturing process engineeringKPI managementLean Manufacturing principles3D CAD reviewData analysisRoot Cause AnalysisFMEA processesStatistical process controlMicrosoft Office SuitePublic speakingChange managementProject managementTeamworkCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering
3+ years of manufacturing process engineering experience in an automated manufacturing facility
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Proficiency with KPI management, data analysis, and data visualization (using data to communicate to an audience and to make decisions)
Strong public speaking and presentation skills
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and FMEA processes
Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
2+ years of demonstrated experience managing projects
2+ years experience using 3D CAD review (3D Experience, CATIA, or equivalent)
Understanding of PFMEA and failure mode avoidance principles
Working knowledge of statistics (control charts, data collecting, GD&T etc.)
Strong understanding of industrial controls and automation

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering or MBA
Experience with cameras, error-proofing systems, and/or robots
Effective oral and written communication skills
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
Knowledge of FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs
Demonstrated skills in print reading, tool layouts, and gauging
Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
Prior experience in a facility start-up or new equipment commissioning environment
Six Sigma: Black or Green Belt certified

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Company

Ford Motor Company

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$16.23B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B

Leadership Team

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James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
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Efrat Barit
COO
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