Battery Manufacturing Engineer

In this position:

In this manufacturing engineering role you will work actively on Industrialization of cell / array / pack factories with a diverse multi-functional team to specify deliver and commission state-of-the-art processes and equipment for the production of battery cells arrays and packs 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 and methods to drive continuous improvement for cell $ /KWH.

What youll do...

• Provide plant assistance to support launch requests and extraordinary needs with existing cell suppliers
• Support JV partner to develop manufacturing process. Lead engineer line layouts implement the Battery Manufacturing processes and launch manufacturing facilities.
• Lead simultaneous engineering with product purchasing and suppliers to deliver manufacturing feasibility. Drive design for manufacturability for new Cell and Module products.
• Travel required 10% international up to 25% domestic.
• Physical Requirements include accessing stairs and maneuvering long distances to include up to 0.5 mile. Position is in a 4 million . manufacturing facility with multiple levels

Additional Responsibilities may include:

• Work closely with OEMs in the design of manufacturing equipment process and tooling
• 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 plans
• Provide relevant process documentation (drawings PM plans spare parts training manuals)
• Lead equipment installation and coordinate with building and utility teams
• Lead on site equipment buyoff per acceptance procedures
• Manage schedule and budget
• Track and own change management to deliver quality cost and timing
• Support plant operations to achieve system performance objectives OEE Cycle time JPH
• Enable successful process and system transitions to plant operations
• Ability to support crew patterns if needed

Youll have...

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• 3 years of battery manufacturing experience is a must
• 3 years of experience/understanding of overall manufacturing processes and manufacturing business acumen
• Experience in voice of customer and relating customer need into potential solutions.
• Proactive and adaptable mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving industry embracing new technologies and processes.
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience implementing large scale projects as a manufacturing engineer or project manager on new specialized manufacturing lines
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills

Even better you may have...

• Masters Degree in Engineering
• 5 years of Electrode battery manufacturing experience
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills related to manufacturing
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations for battery manufacturing
• Project management experience (MS Project AutoCad etc.)

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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This position is a range of salary grades 5- 8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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