Manufacturing Process Engineer Battery Pack Assembly

Join Ford Motor Companys electrification journey as a manufacturing process engineer within the Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME) organization. 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 a strong team of battery cell technology partners we are building brand-new mega manufacturing facilities and will leverage Fords 100 years 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...

In this Manufacturing Engineering role you will work actively on industrialization of battery pack manufacturing with a diverse multi-functional team to specify deliver and commission state-of-the-art processes and equipment to produce EV products that meet the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction in the New Energy Vehicles of tomorrow. Ford is a demanding and fast-paced environment where you will work with highly motivated teams on extremely challenging projects and could innovate and develop next gen processes that drive continuous improvement.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive the development and launch of advanced manufacturing processes and equipment for our next generation battery pack programs. This role involves leading feasibility studies ensuring quality managing program execution and collaborating across engineering and production teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead comprehensive manufacturing engineering studies and feasibility assessments for battery pack programs from concept through launch.
• Develop robust manufacturing processes and manage the procurement design runoff and successfully launch new equipment at Ford plant.
• Ensure rigorous quality standards utilizing tools like PFMEA and Control Plans and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage program financial objectives timing plans and recovery actions maintaining overall financial responsibility for assigned content.
• Collaborate extensively with product development suppliers and plant teams to resolve manufacturing concerns and ensure seamless program execution.
• Conduct Digital Pre-Assembly (DPA5) and Manufacturing Assessment (MA) reviews identifying and incorporating necessary updates and high-hurt actions.
• Develop and deliver critical process documentation specifications and management review decks (e.g. Deep Dive Decks).
• Champion safety ergonomics productivity and process conformity in all engineered solutions and equipment deployments.
• Drive investment efficiency and ensure timely delivery and adherence to all required OEM documentation and PTME strategies.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical Industrial Manufacturing or related field).
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering with a strong focus on powertrain electrification battery pack or complex assembly processes.
• Proven experience with automotive launch processes and new program introduction.
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing feasibility studies DPA5 MA assessments PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage financial responsibility and timing plans.
• Excellent communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Ford strategies Bill of Process and MDS/MPS requirements.
• 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.

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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