Introduction to BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.

The Manufacturing / Process Engineer at BlueOval SK - BlueOval SK Battery Park in Glendale, KY will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Final Assembly

Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity

Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products

Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes

Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required

Analyze Cell / Array scrap root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce waste

Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes

Deliver capable processes and tools accordingly

Lead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices

Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standards

Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required

Identify OEE / throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience

Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern

Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase

Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Experience:

Effective oral and written communication skills

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills

Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping

TQM and Kaizen Methods

FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience

Visual Factory Management

Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience

About BlueOval SK

The Opportunity

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What you'll receive in return:

As part of the BlueOval SK family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we'd love to have you join us.

Benefits include:

401k plan with retirement planning services

401k company matching after completing three months of service

Medical and prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Preventative Care

Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance

Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO

Parental Leave

Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program

Climate-controlled working environment

For a full list of benefits, visit our website:

https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities

Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

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