Engineering Specialist – Production & Material Control, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.
 

What You'Ll Do…

Detail-oriented and systems-driven Production & Materials Control Analyst to manage and improve the full lifecycle of production order execution, material flow, and inventory control. This role is responsible for ensuring synchronization between on-site physical operations and system data (MES/ERP), resolving production and material discrepancies, and driving digital transformation through the use of automation tools such Power BI. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, problem-solving ability, and a passion for continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Production Order & WIP Management
• Monitor and control production orders and WIP (work-in-process) across manufacturing lines to ensure alignment with production schedules and material availability.
• Troubleshoot and maintain system accuracy related to production order creation, execution, and closure in MES and ERP systems.
• Material & Inventory Control
• Oversee overdue material tracking and resolution, ensuring timely availability to support production continuity.
• Manage auxiliary materials ordering, warehousing, and distribution logistics to maintain efficient production support.
• Perform daily material reconciliation, ensuring system records match on-site material/product status through accounting and physical verification.
• Lead and coordinate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• System Data Accuracy & Process Automation
• Maintain and update MES and ERP master data, including BOMs, routings, and material records.
• Utilize an interactive platform for sharing accounting and operational indicators, including:
• WIP tracking
• Variance adjustments
• Work order performance
• Material usage and discrepancies
• Monitor system integration and escalate discrepancies for resolution to maintain data integrity.
• Process Improvement & Standards Enforcement
• Investigate and identify root causes of long-term or recurring issues in material control, production execution, and inventory accuracy.
• Continuously refine end-to-end material lifecycle processes — from work order issuance to accounting closure and inventory reconciliation — tightening standards and enforcing daily compliance.
• Promote automation and intelligent system improvements, reducing manual processes and increasing reliability of data and reporting.
• Operational Accountability
• Manage scrap account processes, ensuring proper documentation, evaluation, and accounting.
• Support system troubleshooting on the production line related to order processing or master data errors.
• Act as a cross-functional liaison between production, planning, warehouse, and IT teams to ensure operational alignment and rapid issue resolution.

You'll Have…
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing operations, production planning, or inventory control role.
Proficiency in ERP (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and MES systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
 

Even Better, You'll Have…

• Experience with Power BI, RPA, or similar data automation/reporting tools.
• Experience in automotive, electronics, or battery manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting and scrap process control.
• Key Competencies:
• Process Discipline & Accuracy
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• Systems Integration & Data Reliability
• Communication & Cross-functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement & Automation Focus

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!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1 

This position is a range of salary grades 6 and 7 .

• 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.

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