Manager, Battery Build and Test Lab

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Fords Electric Vehicles Digital and Design (EVDD) team is charged with delivering the companys vision of a fully electric transportation future. EVDD is customer-obsessed entrepreneurial and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. Youll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively staying focused on only what matters and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

In this position...
The Manager of the Battery Build and Test Lab will be responsible for leading a high-performing team that enables innovation through the rapid testing and characterization of battery components and systems. A critical focus of this role will be spearheading the commissioning and operational ramp-up of the EVDC2 lab bringing the facility up to speed to support world-class battery validation. This leader will manage daily lab operations oversee test execution enforce stringent safety protocols and drive the strategic vision to successfully validate Fords next generation of EV batteries.

What youll do...

Lead and Develop: Manage mentor and grow a team of battery validation engineers and lab technicians fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
Lab Commissioning: Spearhead the operational ramp-up of the EVDC2 battery lab. Oversee facility upgrades equipment installation and capability expansion to bring the lab fully up to speed for next-gen programs.
Lab Operations & Strategy: Manage the labs operational budget resource allocation and capital equipment procurement (including cyclers environmental chambers chillers and DAQ systems).
Validation Oversight: Oversee the planning coordination and execution of comprehensive battery pack validation test plans covering performance durability and abuse categories.
Safety Leadership: Establish enforce and continuously improve rigorous High Voltage (HV) and battery abuse testing safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams (systems engineering cell engineering manufacturing quality and service) to align lab testing capabilities with future vehicle program requirements.
Data & Infrastructure Strategy: Drive the strategic roadmap for data storage visualization and automated test system architectures.
Vendor Management: Manage relationships contracts and capacity planning with external vendors partners and third-party test labs to supplement internal capabilities.

Youll have...

Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

8 years of experience in battery testing validation or complex lab operations.
3 years of experience in an engineering leadership or management role.
Proven track record of commissioning upgrading or managing large-scale testing facilities/labs (direct experience bringing a lab up to speed).
Deep knowledge of battery chemistry physics HV safety standards and global battery regulations.
Experience managing capital equipment procurement and lab operating budgets.
Strong leadership strategic problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.
Experience overseeing structural electrical thermal and mechanical systems testing.

Even better you may have...
Masters degree in Engineering or Business Administration (MBA).
Direct experience launching automotive EV products and managing HV battery abuse testing facilities.
Expertise in automated test system development and modern data management architectures.
Experience using Confluence Jira Jama or other project management tools for team and resource tracking.
An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high-performing team.
A systems-thinking approach with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement.

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.
This position is a leadership level 5 and ranges from $167200-$316600.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

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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-Hybrid #LI-JD2 #UEV