Ford Motor Company · 13 hours ago
Quality Engineering Specialist, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan
Marshall, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $121K/yr
3+ years expFord Motor Company is leading a transformation in the automotive industry with the establishment of the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. The Quality Engineering Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of battery packs through the development and execution of comprehensive quality assurance plans and collaboration with various teams.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive quality assurance plans and test strategies for assembled battery packs, covering all stages of the manufacturing process
Design and perform various types of testing, including functional, performance, durability, safety, thermal management, electrical characteristic, and environmental testing, to validate battery pack integrity and performance
Ensure adherence to relevant industry standards and regulations such as IATF 16949, ISO 26262 (functional safety), UN 38.3, UL, SAE standards, and other regional automotive and battery safety requirements
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to define in-process quality gates, inspection points, and end-of-line (EOL) testing requirements for battery pack assembly
Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks for manufacturing test equipment, including Battery Management System (BMS) software validation, cell/module characterization, and pack-level testing
Analyze test data, manufacturing process data, and field performance data to identify trends, potential failure modes, and root causes of defects in battery packs
Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools to monitor manufacturing processes and ensure product consistency
Work closely with design, product development, and supplier quality teams to provide feedback on battery pack design for manufacturability, testability, and reliability
Participate in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plan development, and other quality planning activities for new battery pack programs and process changes
Manage non-conformance reports, initiate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and verify the effectiveness of implemented solutions
Contribute to the continuous improvement of SQA processes, methodologies, and tools within the battery plant
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in battery technology, manufacturing techniques, and quality assurance practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, Materials science, chemical engineering, or a related technical field
Proven experience (typically 3+ years) in a Quality Assurance or SQA role within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive, battery, or power electronics
Preferred
Experience with specific battery cell chemistries and formats relevant to the company's products
Certifications in quality assurance (e.g., ASQ Certified Quality Engineer - CQE, Six Sigma Black Belt)
Knowledge of simulation tools for battery performance or thermal management
Experience with supplier quality management for battery components
Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and smart manufacturing in a battery plant
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
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey 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
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
Recent News
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