BEV Materials Engineer: 2K Adhesives & Foams (Hybrid)

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

HSA/health benefits sample

Job summary

Ford is seeking a Materials Engineer to lead the development and release of 2K structural adhesives and foams for BEV Battery Pack applications. This role owns material specs, supplier testing, and data review, and collaborates with PD, BME, suppliers, and manufacturing to resolve issues across the life cycle.

You will work on test method development, bead geometry, dispensing process support, and toxicology readiness, while aligning with program timing and PPAP/DVP&R sign-offs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials/Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Materials or Chemical Engineering in automotive context.
• Experience with 2K adhesives, foams, bulk materials, and dispensing processes.

Responsibilities

• Own development, revision, and release of 2K adhesive and foam material specifications.
• Sign off on BOMs and engineering drawings in TeamCenter.
• Develop/test methods for evolving adhesive/foam chemistries and battery-specific requirements.
• Support material cost reduction initiatives and process innovations.
• Collaborate with EHS for toxicological data and plant approvals.
• Lead supplier testing, data review, and root-cause resolution.
• Support battery manufacturing plant launches and issue resolution.

Skills

Materials engineering

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel/Office

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering

Master of Science in Materials or Chemical Engineering

Tools

TeamCenter

FEDE

MATS/MSC/GMAP

Job description

Ford is seeking a Materials Engineer to lead the development and release of 2K structural adhesives and foams for BEV Battery Pack applications. This role owns material specs, supplier testing, and data review, and collaborates with PD, BME, suppliers, and manufacturing to resolve issues across the life cycle.

You will work on test method development, bead geometry, dispensing process support, and toxicology readiness, while aligning with program timing and PPAP/DVP&R sign-offs.