DescriptionIf you’re ready to change the way the world moves, join us at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, a new state-of-the-art facility in Marshall, Michigan. You’ll be a key part of the launch team that will help bring the electrification revolution to driveways, job sites, and highways everywhere. BlueOval Battery Park Michigan will produce the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to power the next-generation Ford EV passenger vehicles and trucks under development. This new wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company will create more than 1,700 jobs when production begins in 2026. This role will start remote and then will be working hybrid out of Marshall with expectation to be on-site at Marshall once building construction and timing is established (relocation package available).
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
ResponsibilitiesYou’ll also…
- Develop and own lean manufacturing tools such as Value Stream Map, Heat Maps, Balance Charts and Headcount Planning Charts.
- Lead continuous improvement activities and events, leveraging Kaizen Events and other industry tools.
- Drive cost optimization through Labor & Overhead analysis and projects to improve overall efficiency.
- Lead the team to complete the KPI goals undertaken by the department, and set a clear, specific and logically consistent action path according to the constraints to ensure the achievement of the KPI goals.
- Identify and bring up issues affecting business and management efficiency, and take measures and actions to improve the quality and efficiency of work and continuously optimize.
- Lead and manage all aspects of internal Industrial Engineering (IE) operations, including strategic planning for factory capacity upgrades and new line construction in new facilities. Responsibilities encompass performance management of departmental teams, CAPEX budget oversight, implementation of lean manufacturing principles, digital factory construction, personnel recruitment, and reporting to senior leadership.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement by leading and managing strategic projects aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and profitability. This includes initiatives focused on capacity enhancement, process optimization (using methodologies such as SMED, VSM, and lean), layout improvements, cost reduction, logistics optimization, and OEE maximization. Successful project deployment across the organization is critical.
- Monitor progress of key projects, resolve project problems, and coordinate the resources inside and outside the department to provide necessary support for the implementation of the project.
- Develop department business capacity (cross-department and cross-company cooperation) and build a departmental talent development and training system.
Collaborate closely with leadership, attending key meetings to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives. Translate high-level directives into actionable plans and tasks for successful implementation at the local level.
QualificationsYou'll have...
- Bachelors' degree or higher, major in industrial engineering, mechanical design and automation, automation, electricity, etc.
- At least 6 years working experience in industrial engineering and lean production.
- At least 2 years' experience in team management and target management.
- Set a clear, specific and logically consistent action path based on goals and constraints.
- Be able to praise, recognize and encourage team members to work efficiently in a positive atmosphere.
- Be familiar with the personal characteristics of team members, know the areas and shortcomings they are good at, let team members match the job requirements, and give full play to their advantages and talents.
Even better, you may have…
- Proficient in industrial engineering, human factors engineering, lean production, logistics planning, project management and other related knowledge.
- Strong communication skills, able to adapt to fast-paced, high-intensity and fast-changing working environment.
You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan facility, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• 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.
This position is a salary grade 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD
Once your employment with Ford commences, you will be assigned to BlueOval Battery Michigan LLC. You will continue to be employed by Ford Motor Company but work for BlueOval Battery Michigan LLC, a Ford wholly owned subsidiary located in Marshall, Michigan. You will remain an at-will employee at all times during your employment with Ford or any Ford affiliate or subsidiary with which you later become employed.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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