Quality Engineer - TN

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 Quality Manufacturing Engineer at BlueOval SK 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:

• Review gate safety and reliability assessments in advance
• Respond to requirement of marketing and cell development; RFQ assessment (analyzing of test condition, conducting test and reporting test result)
• Conduct special tests and urgent tests requested from major customers
• Review and approve results of safety, performance, and reliability tests in the process of gate evaluation
• Conduct regular test of shipment safety (conducting pre-requisite test of a complete range of manufacturing instrument and reporting test result)
• Conduct mass production reliability test
• Conduct test products 4M change
• Set up evaluation systems of B_QMS (Battery Quality Management System) and maintain it in real-time
• Establish test standards by item, register revised versions, and analyze measurement system (MSA)
• Plan, drive, and coordinate certification initiatives
• Respond to post-assessment in UL WTDP; TUV and UN certification.
• Respond to S-mark cell certification for ESS (Japan; UL Japan, UL Korea, TUV Rhineland); UL1642 and UK 1973 for xEV and ESS (North America; UL Korea, ULAG); domestic certification (Korea Battery Industry Association KBIA)
• Conduct UN transportation testing and publish test report
• Manage assets and maintain instruments (evaluation instrument maintenance/check log, standard operating of evaluation instrument)
• Review the specification of evaluation instrument and order the instrument
• Plan and implement monthly calibration
• Manage and monitor environment of quality evaluation building in light of 3R and 5S
• Conduct job hazard analysis (analysis of near-miss accidents, compliance and material safety data)
• Manage safety and security of quality evaluation building (IT, facility in general)
• Perform other tasks as assigned
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience:
• Must possess the ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through route cause analysis and drive change back to the production departments. Must have the necessary skill set to have job placement flexibility and the expectation to rotate to various positions within the plant such as Production or Quality
• Must display strong customer orientation with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System
• Must demonstrate the ability to execute to achieve results, while organizing and managing multiple priorities
• Must have the ability to serve as a strong and confident technical mentor to the production organization (both hourly and salary)
• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills
• 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 Chemical, Material, Electrical, Electronic or Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• At least 1-3 years of experience developing and managing quality systems
• Track record of successful project and QMS implementations/experience with production validation process preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
  
  

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.

For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please Follow this link.

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 matching
• Medical and prescription drug coverage including our employer-funded insurance plan option, which means no monthly premium!
• Dental and vision coverage
• Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) and Emergency PTO after completing probationary period.
• Parental Leave
• Preventive Care
• Company-Provided Life-Planning Account
• 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. 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.