Battery Pack Assembly Process Engineer

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 were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

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 strong team of battery cell technology partners we are building brand-new mega manufacturing facilities and will leverage Fords 100years 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 position

As a Battery Manufacturing Engineer you will be instrumental in developing and implementing state-of-the-art battery manufacturing processes from electrode production to cell and module assembly and launching new facilities. This role involves leading simultaneous engineering efforts to ensure manufacturability for new products collaborating with OEMs and technology partners on equipment design and developing robust quality methods like PFMEA. Furthermore you will define assembly system solutions establish performance targets manage equipment acceptance and installation and provide critical support to plant operations by creating detailed documentation and utilizing virtual tools for process optimization.

What youll do...

• Develop manufacturing process: lead engineer line layouts and Implement the Battery Manufacturing processes and launch manufacturing facilities. Processes specific to electrode (mixing coat press slit) Cell Assembly (notch dry stack weld package) Formation and Module Assembly
• Lead simultaneous engineering with Product Purchasing and Suppliers to deliver manufacturing feasibility: Drive design for manufacturability for new Cell Module and Battery Pack products.
• Work closely with OEMs 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 target 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 utilities 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 process know for new technologies and methods.
• Provide plant assistance to support launch requests and extraordinary needs w/existing cell suppliers.
• Work with virtual tools to develop equipment and line simulation in conjunction with OEMs.

Youll have...

• Engineering degree (Masters preferred)
• Understanding/experience of overall manufacturing processes (Battery preferred) and manufacturing business acumen. minimum 2 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.
• 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 weve 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 builderor 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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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position is a range of salary grades 5-8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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