Quality Engineering Specialist, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

At Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.

At Blue Oval 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.

In this position...

The System Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer for Battery Pack Manufacturing will be a critical member of our team, responsible for ensuring the highest quality, reliability, and safety of our battery packs and their associated manufacturing processes. This role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive quality strategies, test plans, and complete procedures for battery packs. The SQA Engineer will work closely with design, battery manufacturing, and production teams to identify and mitigate risks, ensure compliance with stringent automotive and battery industry standards, and drive continuous improvement in our state-of-the-art battery pack plant.

What you'll do...

• 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.

You'll have:

• 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
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Even better, you'll have:

• Experience with specific battery…