Ergonomist / Occupational Safety Engineer, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

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.

You'll have...

- Bachelor’s degree in Ergonomics, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, Movement Science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Two or more years of experience supporting ergonomics programs, assessments, issue resolution, manufacturing safety, or related manufacturing operations.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, safety management systems, ergonomics implementation, or new model launch activities.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, communicate technical findings effectively, influence stakeholders, and drive actions to closure.

Even better, you may have...

- Master’s degree in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Kinesiology, or a related field.
- Professional ergonomics certification, such as CPE, CCPE, or equivalent.
- Experience supporting new model programs, manufacturing launch, tooling buyoff, virtual build reviews, or production readiness activities.
- Proficiency with ergonomics assessment and simulation tools, including Inseer, NIOSH, Liberty Mutual, Siemens Teamcenter, Process Simulate, JACK software, and other Ford-approved ergonomics analysis tools.
- Work Environment and Expectations
- This position is plant-based and will require regular engagement on the manufacturing floor.
- Coverage required on other shifts and weekends.
- The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including launch, production, ERT, and continuous improvement activities.
- The successful candidate must be able to prioritize multiple assignments, communicate effectively with hourly and salaried stakeholders, and support timely closure of ergonomics concerns.

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
• 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
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.
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.

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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