**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:** + 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 + Candidate must be willing to work remotely and in-person at temporary facilities as needed 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** 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 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.