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 AssemblyDrive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivityApply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and productsDevelop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processesConduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as requiredAnalyze Cell / Array scrap root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce wasteCreate process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processesDeliver capable processes and tools accordinglyLead role in resolving assembly related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practicesEnsure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental and Environmental standardsSupport ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as requiredIdentify OEE / throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degreeExperience: 5+ yrs of related experienceAbility to support any shift in a 7-day work patternCandidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phaseCandidate must be willing to work remotely and in-person at temporary facilities as needed during initial plant start-up phaseSuccessful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringExperience:Effective oral and written communication skillsLean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skillsLean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream MappingTQM and Kaizen MethodsFMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experienceVisual Factory ManagementErgonomic analysis knowledge and experience

About 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.  We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.

The Opportunity

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.

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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 services401k company matching after completing three months of serviceMedical and prescription drug coverageDental and vision coveragePreventative CareEligibility 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 InsuranceAccess to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTOParental LeaveAccess to Ford Vehicle Discount ProgramClimate-controlled working environmentFor a full list of benefits, visit our website: https://blueovalsk.com/opportunities

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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.