Every day, Kelly Services connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting Direct Hire opportunity with one of our leading clients - Blue Oval!
Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer
Location: Glendale, KY / Relocation is included for non-local candidates
Pay: $90k - $110k (Based on years of experience and educational background)
Type: Direct Hire
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 City in Stanton, Tennessee 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
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred. Will consider high school diploma with equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience, with 5 years preferred, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Effective oral and written communication skills
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Preferred Requirements
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
Additional Information
Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern
Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase
Candidate must be willing to work remotely and in-person at temporary facilities as needed during initial plant start-up phase
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.
Benefits
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.
Included:
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
Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please contact Taryn Carbone ( taryn.carbone@kellyengineering.com ) for immediate consideration.
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