Manager, Battery Build and Test Lab

Ford Pro; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Pro in Long Beach, California, is looking for a Manager of the Battery Build and Test Lab to lead a high-performing team and drive innovation in battery testing for electric vehicles. You will oversee the commissioning and operational ramp-up of the EVDC2 lab, manage daily lab operations, and ensure strict safety protocols are followed.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experiences in the electric vehicle market. Join us to help build a better world where everyone can pursue their dreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team to innovate battery testing and characterization.
• Spearhead the commissioning and operation of the EVDC2 lab.
• Oversee daily lab operations and enforce safety protocols.

Job description

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’s Electric Vehicles, Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer‑obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data‑driven and is dedicated to delivering industry‑leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

Responsibilities

The Manager of the Battery Build and Test Lab will be responsible for leading a high‑performing team that enables innovation through the rapid testing and characterization of battery components and systems. A critical focus of this role will be spearheading the commissioning and operational ramp‑up of the EVDC2 lab, bringing the facility up to speed to support world‑class battery validation. This leader will manage daily lab operations, oversee test execution, enforce stringent safety protocols, and drive the strategic vision to successfully validate Ford’s next generation of EV batteries.