Manufacturing Engineer - Battery Pack Assembly

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Ford’s 100+ years of automobile manufacturing expertise to usher in a new era for American manufacturing. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering of line layouts and implement manufacturing processes for assembly of battery packs.
• Provide technical manufacturing input during product concept phases to influence architecture, assembly feasibility, and scalability.
• Collaborate with OEMs and automation partners to design manufacturing equipment and tooling. Lead on-site equipment buyoff per acceptance procedures.
• 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.
• Drive simultaneous engineering with Product Development, Purchasing, and Suppliers to ensure products are optimized for high-volume manufacturing.
• Lead the development of PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), Control Plans, and associated gauging/inspection requirements.
• Ensure all systems align with Ford BME standards, including MDS/MPS (Manufacturing Design/Process Standards) and Bill of Process (BoP).
• Specify and validate joining processes, including fastening systems, adhesives/sealants, riveting, and specialty battery joining methods.
• Utilize digital tools and DPA5 workflows, including AutoCAD, TeamCenter, 3DX ,and Siemens PLM, for layout development, simulation, and virtual commissioning.
• Implement vision systems, error-proofing, and data traceability solutions to ensure dimensional robustness and E2KS compliance.
• Develop Enquiry Specifications and provide technical support during supplier quoting and recap reviews.
• Own the technical change management process to ensure Quality, Cost, and Timing targets are met.
• Create detailed Manufacturing Instructions and drawings.

Benefits

• 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level