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 role requires a highly organized mindset, passion for launching new technologies, and exceptional ability to unite teams for results. Our manufacturing processes and schedules push physical limits, demanding extreme attention to detail while driving cross-functional teams to execute quickly and at high quality. You will foster collaboration across design engineering, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, facilities, and production to align with company priorities. Additionally, you will understand project opportunities, challenges, and dependencies; translate scattered information into concise, complete messages; and communicate them to every team member. As the business process development lead, you will develop, maintain, and implement tools and processes to accelerate battery sourcing execution, achieve cross-functional alignment, and deliver highly efficient supply chains.
ResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do...
- Manage cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches of new suppliers in support of complex battery storage supply chains
- Create, maintain, and communicate schedules and plans for sourcing, battery manufacturing projects, including process development, validation, design, SOP, and mass production sustainment
- Prepare roll-up information and reports for senior leadership on project status, blockers, and changes
- Coordinate build milestones with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, and Production teams
- Track material readiness, project costs, and drive cost management improvements
- Provide technical leadership and project management to identify creative, timely solutions to key program challenges
You'll have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering and/or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in operations, manufacturing, procurement, supply chain or related area
2+ years' experience of managing projects or programs with engagement of stakeholders across finance, engineering, supply chain, operations, and manufacturing to drive aggressive timelines and deliver complex outcomes on time
Even better, you may have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant experience in operations, manufacturing, procurement, supply chain or related area
- Experience working with high tech products, including semiconductors, electrical distribution, or batteries
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to take initiative and operate independently
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!
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.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.
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.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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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