Manufacturing Engineer – Battery Pack Assembly

About Ford Motor Company

Ford is investing over 50 billion to build state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the US and Europe to manufacture an exciting portfolio of EV vehicles. State-of-the-art technologies and processes for battery cells arrays and packs form the core of our competitive leadership strategy. Working with a strong team of battery cell technology partners we are building brand-new mega manufacturing facilities leveraging Fords 100 years of automobile manufacturing expertise to usher in a new era for American manufacturing.

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer Battery Pack Assembly is responsible for the technical development implementation and launch of battery manufacturing systems. This role follows the entire manufacturing value stream from early product concept and feasibility through equipment runoff plant installation and final production launch. You will serve as a technical expert integrating Ford manufacturing standards and digital tools to deliver safe scalable and cost-competitive battery solutions.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

Manufacturing Process Development & Implementation

• End-to-End Execution: Lead the engineering of line layouts and implement manufacturing processes for assembly of battery packs.
• Early Feasibility: Provide technical manufacturing input during product concept phases to influence architecture assembly feasibility and scalability.
• Equipment Design & Buyoff: Collaborate with OEMs and automation partners to design manufacturing equipment and tooling. Lead on-site equipment buyoff per acceptance procedures.
• Plant Launch: Lead equipment installation and commissioning. Support plant operations through SOP (Start of Production) and the Rate of Climb phase to achieve OEE cycle time and JPH targets.

Simultaneous Engineering & Quality

• DFM (Design for Manufacturability): Drive simultaneous engineering with Product Development Purchasing and Suppliers to ensure products are optimized for high-volume manufacturing.
• Risk Mitigation: Lead the development of PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Control Plans and associated gauging/inspection requirements.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all systems align with Ford BME standards including MDS/MPS (Manufacturing Design/Process Standards) and Bill of Process (BoP).

Technical Pillars of Excellence

• Joining Technologies: Specify and validate joining processes including fastening systems adhesives/sealants riveting and specialty battery joining methods.
• Digital Manufacturing: Utilize digital tools and DPA5 workflows including AutoCAD TeamCenter 3DX and Siemens PLM for layout development simulation and virtual commissioning.
• Quality & Traceability: Implement vision systems error-proofing and data traceability solutions to ensure dimensional robustness and E2KS compliance.

Supplier & Project Management

• Technical Specifications: Develop Enquiry Specifications and provide technical support during supplier quoting and recap reviews.
• Change Management: Own the technical change management process to ensure Quality Cost and Timing targets are met.
• Documentation: Create detailed Manufacturing Instructions and drawings.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering (Manufacturing Mechanical Industrial Electrical or related).
• Experience: 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience in assembly or automation-intensive environments.
• Project Execution: Experience implementing specialized manufacturing lines or large-scale capital projects.
• Technical Tools: Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience with simulation or digital manufacturing tools (e.g. Siemens PLM 3DX TeamCenter).
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Mobility: Ability to travel and support on-site launches at manufacturing facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering.
• Specific experience in battery cell module or pack assembly processes.
• Strong understanding of GDT stack-ups and dimensional robustness.
• Proficiency in Joining Technologies (dispense systems fastening bolt feeders welding).
• Experience with vision systems equipment and related error proofing.
• Knowledge of Machine Monitoring Systems and constraint analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with Ford BME governance DPA5 and MDS/MPS standards.

Success in This Role

• Delivery of robust manufacturing systems on time at cost and at rate.
• Successful transition of complex technical systems to plant operations.
• High-quality production output through rigorous PFMEA and digital validation.
• Effective collaboration with global partners and suppliers to drive innovation in EV manufacturing.

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 salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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.

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