Facilities Engineer, Ford Energy
Ford · Glendale, KY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $87k–$145k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Ford (automotive) in Glendale, KY.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Black Belt, Root cause, PLC, Automation, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $87k–$145k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$140k. This one lists $87k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 168 live postings that list pay, out of 430 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 429 other live reliability postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 6% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 5+)
Typical $105k–$140k, from 167 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 53%
- Team leadership 31%
- ✓ Automation 26%
- FMEA 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Black Belt, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Ford in Glendale
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- Maintenance Engineer, Ford Energy · Reliability
Full description from FordAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.
Why Ford Energy?
At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands. Learn more at https://fordenergy.com.
In this position...
As a Facilities Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the technical integrity and operational uptime of our startup manufacturing environment. In this critical role, you will:
- •Lead with Integrity: Ensure the safe, reliable, and ethical operation of mission critical facilities and utilities systems.
- •Innovate: Apply an entrepreneurial mindset to optimize complex systems through data-driven maintenance strategies.
- •Drive Excellence: Be the subject matter expert for facilities/ utilities reliability, ensuring our facility operates with the precision required to deliver world-class energy products.
What you'll do...
Operational Excellence & Quality Systems
- •Drive adherence to the Quality Operating System (QOS) and Production System standards, ensuring consistent execution of quality processes across energy storage system manufacturing.
- •Oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of equipment with unwavering attention to safety and compliance.
- •Monitor system performance (pressures, flow rates, energy consumption) to ensure maximum efficiency and alignment with the Ford Energy Production System.
- •Lead troubleshooting efforts for a wide range of systems, utilizing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
- •Maintain meticulous utility documentation including SOPs, P&IDs, and compliance logs, ensuring "Audit Ready" status at all times.
- •Champion continuous improvement and structured problem-solving, ensuring capability is developed at the lowest level of the organization.
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Leadership & Culture
- •Embrace the Gemba philosophy: Regularly engage on the floor to monitor equipment health, listen to technicians, and solve problems where the work happens.
- •Remove Barriers: Proactively identify and resolve technical constraints to ensure the production team has the utilities required for "First Time Through" (FTT) success.
- •Collaborate across functions: Work seamlessly with Production, Quality, and EHS teams to support 24/7 facility operations.
- •Coordinate and oversee vendor and contractor activities with a focus on safety, integrity, and high-quality workmanship.
- •Establish a “Leaders as Teachers” environment by coaching Team Leaders and Team Members to build quality ownership and capability.
- •Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and recognition, reinforcing behaviors that support safety and quality excellence.
Strategic Reliability
- •Achieve business results by delivering on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and meeting corporate standards for timing, budget, and First Time Through (FTT) capability.
- •Develop and manage predictive and preventative maintenance programs that prioritize long-term asset health over short-term fixes.
- •Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency and sustainability.
- •Assist with capital projects, equipment upgrades, and the commissioning of new utility infrastructure as the site scales.
Capabilities for Success
- •Resilient Problem Solver: Remains calm and decisive during utility outages or critical system failures, driving toward rapid restoration.
- •Integrity-Driven: Committed to the highest safety standards (OSHA, NFPA) and environmental compliance without compromise.
- •Complexity Manager: Skilled at managing the technical nuances of large scale facilities and utilities systems while communicating impacts clearly to leadership.
- •Agile Mindset: Comfortable navigating the ambiguity of a startup environment where processes are being built and refined in real-time.
You'll have...
- •Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; however, candidates with substantial Facilities or Utilities engineering experience (6+ years) will be considered.
- •Direct experience operating and maintaining Facilities and/or Utilities systems, including but not limited to: Hot Oil Systems, HVACD, Water Systems, Chillers, Electrical Power Distribution, Building Infrastructure, Technical Facilities Management, Boilers, Chemical Processes, Controls, SCADA, etc.
- •Experience in high-growth manufacturing or chemical processing environments.
- •Flexibility to support business needs by working across shifts, including nights, weekends, and extended hours as required.
Even better, you may have...
- •Master’s degree in Engineering, manufacturing, or related field preferred
- •Battery or Chemical Manufacturing experience.
- •Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- •Proficiency in reading P&IDs, technical drawings, and experience with CMMS platforms.
- •Strong knowledge of electrical (medium and low voltage) and instrumentation systems, PLCs, automation, or SCADA platforms.
- •Strong project management skills and expe