Quality Operator, 1st Shift, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

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

* During training and initial launch, the operating pattern will be an 8-10 hour shift schedule and then transition to a 12-hour shift schedule.
* 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? Ford's legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary.

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.

What you'll do...

Job Summary:

Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan is seeking highly motivated and detailed oriented Quality Operator personnel to join our cutting-edge battery cell manufacturing facility in Marshall, MI. This critical role is responsible for ensuring that manufactured products meet established quality standards and specifications, maintaining the integrity of our products throughout the production process. This Operator will perform comprehensive inspections and tests, document results, Identify and address defects, and contribute to the continuous improvement of quality control procedures, including visuals inspections at key points, final product quality, outgoing shipments, and in line quality gates.

Responsibilities:

* Quality Assurance and Inspection:
Implement and promote a strong quality culture within the Plant. Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of raw materials, in process components, and finished battery cells and components throughout the manufacturing process. Monitor and force quality gates, conduct final quality product inspections, and verify outgoing quality by auditing finished goods before shipment.

* Testing & Analysis:
Conduct various tests according to established procedures to verify product performance and compliance with specifications. This includes chemical residue testing, tensile strength testing, contamination testing, metallographic analysis and other specialized tests. Operate and maintain a range of testing equipment such as CT scans, X-ray imaging, CMM's, tensile testing machines, and thermalgravimetric analysis (TGA) equipment.

* Documentation & Reporting:
Accurately record inspection and test data, documenting any deviations from specifications or defects. Maintain detailed logs and reports of all quality control activities, including non-conformances and process deviations. Communicate findings clearly to supervisors, engineers, and production personnel.

* Root Cause Analysis & Improvement:
Assist in the investigation of root causes of defects and implement effective corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence. Proactively identify opportunities for improving quality control processes and procedures and participate in continuous improvement initiatives and quality audits.

* Standards & Compliance:
Adhere to established quality control procedures and standards, including ISO 9001, IATF
16949, And other relevant industry specific quality management systems. Support and conduct internal and external audits across multiple functions and groups.

* Technical Interpretation & Equipment Calibration:
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions to ensure proper product dimensions and tolerances. Ensure that all measurement and testing equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.

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