Product Lifecycle Management Integration Engineer, Ford Energy

Ford Energy is a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Fords century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology Ford Energy designs manufactures and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

Why Ford Energy
At Ford Energy you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses Ford vehicle discounts and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the worlds most iconic brands.

In this position...
The BESS Product Lifecycle Management Engineer is responsible for the architectural integrity configuration discipline and product data control of Ford Energys BESS platforms. This role will lead the setup and evolution of Ford Energys PLM environment ensuring that engineering manufacturing purchasing commissioning and aftersales activities are fully supported through controlled traceable and scalable lifecycle processes.
You will own the PLM framework that connects design intent to released hardware manufactured product field deployment and serviceability. This role will serve as the lead for Ford Energy around PLM integration and configuration management and will work deeply with commissioning and aftersales teams to ensure project delivery requirements are met. You will interface with internal and external executive-level customers while partnering across IT manufacturing quality and engineering to ensure the product record is accurate auditable and release-ready at every stage.

What youll do...

1. PLM System Setup and Control
Execute PLM setup and governance tasks for Ford Energy BESS programs supporting the configuration workflow design and maintenance of systems such as Siemens Teamcenter SAP PLM 3DEXPERIENCE or similar platforms.
Define lifecycle states access roles release paths and data structures to ensure stable controlled product development and deployment.
Drive PLM configuration management and standard work ensuring consistent usage across engineering and manufacturing functions.
Define and maintain process health metrics workflow reporting and governance routines to support scalable PLM operations.

2. Product Structure Data and Release Control
Define and maintain EBOM MBOM CAD data part metadata specifications and revision control within PLM.
Ensure accurate configuration management across product variants effectivities manufacturing sites and field-deployed systems.
Support traceability of engineering data throughout the product lifecycle including as-designed as-built and as-maintained states.
Support linkage of visualization assets assembly instructions controlled documentation and product structures.
Manage product records to support deployed systems retrofits and service activity.

3. Engineering Change and Release Management
Support and administer engineering change processes within PLM systems.
Ensure proper review approval and implementation of engineering changes from request through release.
Coordinate with engineering manufacturing supply chain purchasing quality commissioning and service teams to assess the impact of changes.
Support design release of hardware components including electrical mechanical and electromechanical parts in automotive or non-automotive environments.
Support implementation of corrective actions design changes and field-driven updates with full configuration traceability.

4. Commissioning and Aftersales Enablement
Support commissioning and aftersales teams with accurate product configuration records build documentation and field issue resolution.
Help ensure project delivery requirements are met through disciplined data control and configuration traceability.
Support corrective actions related to released hardware field changes service parts and customer-specific configurations.
Institutionalize lessons learned by updating PLM standards change processes and release documentation.
Support service BOMs spare parts definitions and retrofit documentation as required.

5. Process Improvement and Enterprise Integration
Improve PLM workflows to increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
Standardize PLM processes across departments and sites.
Identify gaps in current PLM usage and propose system and process improvements.
Support integration of PLM with ERP MES manufacturing purchasing service and document control systems.
Contribute to digital thread and digital traceability initiatives across engineering and manufacturing.

6. Governance Compliance and Audit Readiness
Ensure product data complies with internal standards and relevant industry expectations.
Maintain audit-ready documentation within PLM systems.
Support configuration audits lifecycle reviews release reconciliation and process compliance checks.
Support secure collaboration by enforcing role-based visibility and controlled access to sensitive data.
Support data stewardship practices that improve accuracy accountability and long-term product record integrity.

Leadership Attributes
Hands-on problem solver who thrives in the details of technical data configuration control and release management.
Technically independent leader capable of driving complex deliverables with minimal supervision.
Strong mentor and collaborator who can establish standard work and improve team execution.
Safety-first mindset with strong attention to quality traceability and serviceability.
Trusted business partner to engineering IT manufacturing purchasing commissioning and aftersales teams.

Location and Travel
Flexible location: This position is hybrid-friendly for candidates with a proven ability to deliver results outside of a traditional office environment.
Travel expectations: This role may require travel to manufacturing sites supplier locations commissioning sites and customer installations.

Youll have...

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Computer Science Systems Engineering or related field.
7 years of experience in PLM engineering product data management configuration management or related engineering operations.
Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter SAP PLM 3DEXPERIENCE Windchill or similar platforms.
Proven experience in design and release of hardware components in automotive or non-automotive applications.
Strong understanding of PLM concepts: BOM structures lifecycle states configuration management effectivity and engineering change processes.
Experience supporting manufacturing or engineering environments with multiple stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage technical and executive audiences.
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.

Even better you may have...

Masters degree in a relevant technical field.
Utility-scale BESS deployment commissioning or field support experience.
Experience with test labs independent engineering firms and certification organizations.
Experience with software baselining configuration management verification and validation in complex systems.
Familiarity with applicable industry standards and practices relevant to energy storage.
Background in automotive hardware battery systems inverter systems or industrial automation.
Basic data management or scripting skills such as SQL or Python.
Experience with configuration reporting KPI tracking or process health dashboards.

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 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.
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.

Company: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.

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