Battery Manufacturing Engineer

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In this position...
Join Ford Motor Company's electrification journey as a battery pack assembly process engineer within the Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME) organization. Ford is investing over $50 Billion to build state-of-the art manufacturing facilities in US and Eu to manufacture an exciting portfolio of EV vehicles. State of the art technologies and processes for battery cell, arrays and packs form a core of our competitive leadership strategy. Working with a strong team of battery cell technology partners we are building brand-new mega manufacturing facilities and will leverage Ford's 100+ years of automobile manufacturing expertise and will be among the largest cell manufacturing campuses in U.S. Like the iconic Rouge complex in Michigan did a century earlier. Ford has selected to partner with global partners for their battery expertise, these facilities under construction now and others in time will usher in a new era for American manufacturing.
In this Manufacturing Engineering role, you will work actively on industrialization of battery pack manufacturing with a diverse, multi-functional team to specify, deliver and commission state-of-the-art processes and equipment to produce EV products that meet the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction in the New Energy Vehicles of tomorrow. Ford is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with highly motivated teams on extremely challenging projects and have the opportunity to innovate and develop next gen processes that drive continuous improvement for cell $/KWH.
What you'll do...
Establish a complete battery manufacturing process, for cell-to-pack assembly system. This includes designing the production line layout and implementing all manufacturing procedures and follow through to launch at the factory.
Drive design for manufacturing (DFM) for new cell-to-pack battery products by leading simultaneous engineering efforts with product, purchasing, and supplier teams, ensuring manufacturing feasibility.
Develop competitive, high-ROI automation solutions by collaborating with technology partners to improve productivity.
Lead the development of quality control methods, including PFMEA, gauge R&R studies, and inspection procedures, creating a comprehensive control plan aligned with the overall quality strategy.
Collaborate with industrial engineering to define cycle time, OEE, and other key performance indicators (KPIs), and develop optimal operating and labor strategies to meet these targets.
Develop and maintain complete documentation packages for new manufacturing processes. This includes detailed process instructions, technical drawings, preventative maintenance plans, spare parts lists, and operator training manuals.
Proactively manage project schedules, budgets, and change requests to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Collaborate with building and facilities teams to install new equipment, ensuring successful acceptance testing. Provide ongoing support to plant operations to optimize performance (OEE, cycle time, JPH) and facilitate a seamless transition of new processes and systems
Ensure compliance with Ford safety regulations and industry standards for battery manufacturing.
Travel to domestic and international manufacturing facilities to collaborate with team members, oversee vendor runoff, and in-plant runoff.
Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and OEM partner(s) to ensure project success and timely delivery of products.

You'll have...
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Experience developing new automated manufacturing processes in the battery and/or automotive industry implementing large scale projects as a Manufacturing Engineer or Project Manager, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience.
Understanding/Experience in cell-to-pack or cell-to-module assembly processes
Experience designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling, through use of digital tools and methods with clear understanding of tolerance stack up and GD&T.
Must have deep knowledge and understand of assembly systems and process flow, with the ability to identify and utilize new technologies to improve manufacturing processes.
Self-starting, initiative-taking with exemplary influential, organizational, and communication skills.
Must be a collaborator with willingness to take leadership role in project setting and have the ability and aptitude to manage technical aspects of the position.

Even better, you may have...
Masters of Science in Engineering
Experience as a lead engineering developing new automated manufacturing processes in the battery and/or automotive industry
Cylindrical or prismatic form factor preferred

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 - 8
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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