Facilities Engineer, Ford Energy

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems.

We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

Why Ford Energy?

At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.

In this position...

As a Facilities Engineer specializing in Thermal Fluid Systems, you will play a vital role in ensuring the technical integrity and operational uptime of our startup manufacturing environment. In this mission-critical role, you will:

• Lead with Integrity
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  Ensure the safe, reliable, and ethical operation of high-stakes thermal utility systems that power our production.
• Innovate
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  Apply an entrepreneurial mindset to optimize complex boiler and hot oil systems through data-driven maintenance strategies.
• Drive Excellence
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  Be the subject matter expert for utility reliability, ensuring our facility operates with the precision required to deliver world-class energy products.

What You'll Do...

Operational Excellence & Quality Systems

• Drive adherence to the Quality Operating System (QOS) and Production System standards, ensuring consistent execution of quality processes across energy storage system manufacturing.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of hot oil boiler systems and associated utility equipment with unwavering attention to safety and compliance.
• Monitor system performance (pressures, flow rates, fuel consumption) to ensure maximum efficiency and alignment with the Ford Energy Production System.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for thermal fluid systems, pumps, heat exchangers, and controls, utilizing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain meticulous utility documentation including SOPs, P&IDs, and compliance logs, ensuring "Audit Ready" status at all times.

Champion continuous improvement and structured problem-solving, ensuring capability is developed at the lowest level of the organization.

Leadership & Culture

• Embrace the Gemba philosophy
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  Regularly engage on the floor to monitor equipment health, listen to technicians, and solve problems where the work happens.
• Remove Barriers
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  Proactively identify and resolve technical constraints to ensure the production team has the utilities required for "First Time Through" (FTT) success.
• Collaborate across functions:
  Work seamlessly with Production, Quality, and EHS teams to support 24/7 facility operations.
• Coordinate and oversee vendor and contractor activities with a focus on safety, integrity, and high-quality workmanship.
• Establish a “Leaders as Teachers” environment by coaching Team Leaders and Team Members to build quality ownership and capability.
• Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and recognition, reinforcing behaviors that support safety and quality excellence.

Strategic Reliability

• Achieve business results by delivering on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and meeting corporate standards for timing, budget, and First Time Through (FTT) capability.
• Develop and manage predictive and preventative maintenance programs that prioritize long-term asset health over short-term fixes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency and…