BME Cell to Pack 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...

• Establish a complete battery manufacturing process for cell-to-pack assembly system. This includes designing the production line layout and implementing all manufacturing procedures and follow-through to launch at the factory.
• Drive design for manufacturing (DFM) for new cell-to-pack battery products by leading simultaneous engineering efforts with product development purchasing and supplier teams ensuring manufacturing feasibility.
• Responsible for placing purchase order with equipment supplier(s) concept and design reviews.
• Lead the development of quality control methods including PFMEA gauge R&R studies and inspection procedures creating a comprehensive control plan aligned with the overall quality strategy.
• Collaborate with industrial engineering to define cycle time OEE and other key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop optimal operating and labor strategies to meet these targets.
• Develop and maintain complete documentation packages for new manufacturing processes. This includes detailed process instructions technical drawings preventative maintenance plans spare parts lists and operator training manuals.
• Proactively manage project schedules budgets and change requests to ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Collaborate with building and facilities teams to install new equipment ensuring successful acceptance testing. Provide ongoing support to plant operations to optimize performance (OEE cycle time JPH) and facilitate a seamless transition of new processes and systems.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with Ford safety regulations and industry standards for battery manufacturing.
• Travel to domestic and international manufacturing facilities to collaborate with team members oversee vendor runoff and in-plant runoff.
• Communicate effectively with team members stakeholders and OEM partner(s) to ensure project success and timely delivery of products.

Youll have...

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Masters degree preferred).
• Experience developing new automated manufacturing processes in the battery and/or automotive industry implementing large scale projects as a Manufacturing Engineer or Project Manager with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Understanding/Experience in cell-to-pack or cell-to-module assembly processes (cylindrical or prismatic form factor preferred).
• Experience designing mechanical equipment fixturing and tooling through use of digital tools and methods with clear understanding of tolerance stack up and GD&T.
• Must have deep knowledge and understand of assembly systems and process flow with the ability to identify and utilize new technologies to improve manufacturing processes.
• Self-starting initiative-taking with exemplary influential organizational and communication skills.
• Must be a collaborator with willingness to take leadership role in project setting and have the ability and aptitude to manage technical aspects of the position.
• 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 7-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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