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 Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Ford Motor Company is looking for an experienced High Voltage Battery manufacturing professional to operate on a skilled team of technical engineers and work with our battery suppliers to ensure quality products are produced for Ford EVs. In this position you will act as the main point of contact for quality, capacity, and program launch between Ford and our supply base. What you'll do... Manage supplier launch readiness assessments and ensure compliance to launch milestones, identify issues and drive the teams to quick resolution Monitor and evaluate supplier performance regarding quality, delivery, and technical capability for components supplied to Ford. Drive Continuous improvement using statistical tools. Drive engineering teams towards containment and root cause analysis on issues raised from design reviews, pre builds, and production build events to deliver the level of 6 sigma quality required in the EV space. Review supplier process documentation for proper failure modes and controls. Generate reports on supplier performance, quality trends, and improvement initiatives, presenting findings to relevant stakeholders. Evaluate capacity at suppliers and sub-suppliers. Proficiency in core quality tools such as PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), MSA (Measurement System Analysis), and 8D problem-solving. Provide technical expertise and support to internal teams (e.g., manufacturing, product engineering, purchasing) regarding supplier issues and component specifications. You'll have... Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Battery or electrical systems experience preferred 3 years minimum working on an engineering team with proven track record & delivery of results. Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, up to 80% of work week Ability to build strong working relationships with all stakeholders including program teams, purchasing, manufacturing, STA & suppliers. Even better, you may have... Professional Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt. Experience with tracking on-site launch deliverables at supplier sites and/or Ford Assembly Plants. Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Strong leadership behaviors with good collaborative decision-making skills. 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 Ford Motor Company, 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 7. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1 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. 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. \#LI-Onsite LI-RR1 **Requisition ID** : 49620