Manufacturing Engineer - Battery Pack

Ford Motor; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a Battery Manufacturing Engineer to industrialize Cell-to-Pack BEV battery pack factories. You will specify, deliver, and commission advanced processes with a diverse team, driving quality, efficiency, and cost improvements.

This role involves leading process development, equipment integration, and collaboration with suppliers and OEMs, with a focus on achieving high OEE and rapid transfer to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering required; master's preferred.
• 1–3 years in Process Engineering.
• Experience with Cell-to-Pack module assembly processes.
• Experience leading large-scale manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes and layouts for Battery Cell-to-Pack modules.
• Lead cross-functional engineering with Product, Purchasing and Suppliers.
• Drive DFx and design for manufacturability for new battery packs.
• Collaborate with OEMs on equipment, process and tooling.
• Define cycle times, OEE targets and labor strategies.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and change management.
• Provide detailed manufacturing instructions and documentation.
• Support plant operations and process transitions to production.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Travel & relocation

Hands-on hardware experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens PLM

NX/3DX

JIRA

Smartsheet

Job description

Description

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. What will you make today? As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this battery manufacturing engineering role, you will work actively on Industrialization of Cell-to-Pack BEV Battery Pack factories with a diverse, multi-functional team to specify, deliver and commission state-of-the‑art processes and equipment that meet the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction in the New Energy Vehicles of tomorrow.

In addition to the industrialization of the Battery cell / pack industrialization you will have an exciting opportunity to innovate and develop next gen technology processes / methods to drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency and cost.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Develop manufacturing process: lead, engineer line layouts, implement the Battery Manufacturing processes, and launch manufacturing facilities. Processes specific to Cell-to-Pack Module Assembly
• Lead simultaneous engineering with Product, Purchasing and Suppliers to deliver manufacturing feasibility:
• Drive design for manufacturability for new Cell-to-Pack Battery Packs products.
• Work closely with OEM’s in the design of manufacturing equipment, process and tooling
• Collaborate with automation and other technology partners to develop competitive solutions for productivity
• Understand and own ROI
• Lead development of quality methods including process failure mode and analysis (PFMEA), associated gauging requirements and inspection methods.
• Deliver a Control plan per the quality strategy
• Develop assembly system solutions including workstation requirements (work content, automated versus manual, buffering strategy, redundancy requirements, etc.)
• Define Cycle time / OEE and other performance targets with industrial engineering to develop optimal operating and labor strategies
• Define equipment acceptance criteria including duration, target results, and quality inspection plan
• Manage schedule and budget
• Track and own change management to deliver Quality, Cost and Timing
• Lead equipment installation and coordinate with building and facilities team
• Lead on site equipment buyoff per acceptance procedures
• Support plant operations to achieve system performance objectives OEE, Cycle time / JPH et all
• Enable successful process and system transition to plant operations
• Create detailed manufacturing instructions to document new processes
• Provide relevant process documentation (drawings, PM plans, spare parts, training manuals etc.)
• Create and document detailed manufacturing processes for new technologies and methods
• Provide plant assistance to support launch requests and extraordinary needs w/existing cell suppliers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering is required or Masters Preferred.
• Min of 1-3 years in Process Engineering is required.
• Understanding/experience in Cell-to-Pack Module Assembly processes (Prismatic form factor preferred) and manufacturing business acumen, minimum 5+ years on major projects
• Experience Implementing large scale projects as a manufacturing engineer or project manager on new specialized manufacturing lines
• Experience with simulation tools, Digital methods: AutoCad, Siemens PLM, etc
• Developing layouts in AutoCAD, mechanical design stack up understanding highly desirable
• Experience managing issues/projects through JIRA and Smartsheet
• Experience with 3DX and Siemens virtual assembly ecosystem
• Experience with hands‑on applications and comfortable in dynamic environments
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Travel and mobility with short term relocation / ability to work remote is key

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.

This position is a salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $72,480-162,120.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Onsite