Engineering Specialist - Manufacturing Workforce Development, 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…

The Engineering Specialist - Manufacturing Workforce Development will be responsible for developing and managing the functional and technical training and certification processes for manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Learning & Development (L&D) and operational leadership to define training needs, establish standardized processes, and support internal career progression through structured certification and promotion pathways. The Specialist plays a key role in creating a sustainable, skill-based workforce by building Subject Matter Expertise (SME) at the hourly level and reducing reliance on salaried support.

Training and Certification Strategy

Partner with Learning & Development (L&D) to define and deploy the functional and technical training/certification framework.

Establish comprehensive training plans aligned to job-specific operational requirements and business goals.

Define operation-related job training requirements, content, and qualifications/certifications.

Training Execution and Assessment

Coordinate and organize daily training delivery and certification tracking for hourly personnel.

Assist engineers in delivering and completing technical training modules.

Oversee operator certification assessments, ensuring completion and competency development.

Facilitate the internal promotion process by assessing operator readiness and supporting progression decisions.

Capability Building and Sustainability

Design and implement Train-the-Trainer programs to build Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) at the hourly level.

Collaboration and Support

Link identified training needs to the plant training coordinator to ensure alignment and integration into training plans.

Provide data and support for business management, workforce development tracking, and KPI alignment.

You'll Have…

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Education, or related field.

3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, training development, or industrial engineering.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, certifications, and operator skill development.

Even Better, You'll have…

Experience with Ford Production System (FPS) standards and Lean Manufacturing practices.

Background in curriculum development or adult learning.

Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple training initiatives simultaneously.

Core Competencies:

Instructional Design & Training Development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Communication

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Workforce Development & Planning

Lean Thinking & Problem Solving

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.

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Requisition ID : 51806