Team Manager Engineering, Ford Energy

Job ID: 67067
Location: Glendale Junction, Kentucky
Category: Manufacturing

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Job Type: Full time
Work Type: On-site

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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.

The Opportunity:
Lead with Purpose: Build, inspire, and lead an agile engineering team to deliver advanced technology driving the future of grid storage.
Lead System Performance: Direct the implementation and optimization of production, material flow, and automation architectures to ensure maximum first-time-through (FTT)
Enable Business Results: Achieve plant performance benchmarks by delivering on SQDCPME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, Environment) objectives, ensuring 100%flow, and minimizing production downtime.
Drive Continuous Improvement: Use your entrepreneurial mindset to implement data-driven solutions, and capture lessons learned to improve manufacturing robustness.
Develop People & Capability: Manage, coach, and mentor a multi-skilled engineering team, fostering a "Leaders as Teachers" environment that prioritizes technical upskilling and continuous learning.
Partner Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and IT/Cybersecurity teams to ensure seamless controls/IT integration and efficient process flow.

What you'll do...

Safety & Quality Engineering Leadership
•    Safety Advocacy: Serve as the primary advocate for safety, enforcing zero-compromise compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries across all technical and automated operations.
•    Operating System Compliance: Ensure engineering team adherence and compliance with the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP) and Quality Operating System (QOS) to achieve zero defects.
•    Equipment Validation: Support the setup, runtime validation, and safety runoff of automated BESS manufacturing equipment per Ford specifications at both supplier and plant locations.
Strategic Management & Technical Execution
•    Engineering Approvals: Govern final engineering approvals and updates for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings, as well as plant layout and operator workstation optimization.
•    Process & Equipment Design: Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (ME) and plant personnel to manage process design, FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and equipment installation documentation to ensure timely validation.
•    Constraint & Issue Resolution: Manage technical issue resolution during machine build, installation, commissioning, and steady-state production to minimize plant floor constraints and downtime.
Leadership & Culture
•    Create a culture of trust and psychological safety, encouraging diversity of thought and removing barriers to team success.
•    Foster technical excellence and precision in others, coordinating OEM and vendor training where technical upskilling on specialized systems is required.
•    Drive high-performing behavior and maintain clear accountability across rotational and standard operating shifts.

Capabilities for Success
•    Resilient Leader: An emotionally intelligent leader who remains calm, composed, and decisive in ambiguous situations or during high-pressure facility constraints.
•    Collaborative Influencer: A proven ability to build trust, resolve conflicts, and influence cross-functional teams to achieve shared business strategies.
•    Complexity Manager: Skilled at managing highly complex automated manufacturing systems, robotics, and advanced BESS production technologies.
•    Business Acumen: Strong project management skills with a focus on results-oriented team development, budget management, and operational efficiency.

You'll have...

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related technical field).
Experience: 4+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-volume, automated production environments.
2+ years managing or supervising engineers in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.

Even better, you'll have...

Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration (MBA).
4+ years managing and supervising engineers in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodology and/or Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) Experience
Experience working in a greenfield, or brownfield environment
Direct experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) assembly, high-voltage battery pack assembly, or related clean energy manufacturing technologies.
Prior experience managing or supporting advanced robotic systems (such as Fanuc, ABB, or Universal Robots) and high-precision assembly systems (such as
Atlas Copco fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry, and conveyor systems).
Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.

Leadership Attributes

Strategic Visionary
Translates global energy storage market trends and technological advancements into robust plant automation and engineering strategies.
Decisive Under Pressure
Remains calm and makes rapid, data-driven decisions during critical facility constraints or production-related downtime.
Adaptability
Possesses the resilience to lead and guide a team through the ambiguity and dynamic challenges of a greenfield startup environment.
Operational Flexibility
Must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Location & Travel
This is an on-site position based at our manufacturing facility. Domestic and international travel will be required to support supplier buy-offs, equipment validation, and corporate engineering alignment.
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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 and a work-life that works for you, including:

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6FE

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.

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Company: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.

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From day one, Ford invests in you with medical benefits built to help you plan for what’s next. You’ll also get support for you and your family that meets you at every step, so you can move forward with confidence.

Health and Wellness

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.
Financial and Retirement Programs

Build a strong financial future with robust retirement contributions, savings programs, and free personalized financial planning tools.
Flexible Vacation and Holidays

Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.
Vehicle Discount Program

The best thing about building great products is driving them! The second-best thing: sharing your discount with family and friends so they can drive them, too.
Family Growth and Support

Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.
Additional Programs

Enjoy unexpected extras like pet insurance, legal services, identity protection, and access to convenient health and wellness services.

Ford gives me the space to innovate, to lead, and to serve — all while staying true to who I am as an engineer, educator, and parent. It’s not just a career; it’s a community that drives change.

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