Manufacturing Engineer - Battery Pack

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

2d • $72,480 - $162,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this battery manufacturing engineering role, you will work actively on Industrialization of Cell-to-Pack BEV Battery Pack factories with a diverse, multi-functional team to specify, deliver and commission state-of-the-art processes and equipment that meet the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction in the New Energy Vehicles of tomorrow. In addition to the industrialization of the Battery cell / pack industrialization you will have an exciting opportunity to innovate and develop next gen technology processes / methods to drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency and cost.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in engineering is required or Masters Preferred.
• Min of 1-3 years in Process Engineering is required.
• Understanding/experience in Cell-to-Pack Module Assembly processes (Prismatic form factor preferred) and manufacturing business acumen, minimum 5+ years on major projects
• Experience Implementing large scale projects as a manufacturing engineer or project manager on new specialized manufacturing lines
• Experience with simulation tools, Digital methods: AutoCad, Siemens PLM, etc
• Developing layouts in AutoCAD, mechanical design stack up understanding highly desirable
• Experience managing issues/projects through JIRA and Smartsheet
• Experience with 3DX and Siemens virtual assembly ecosystem
• Experience with hands-on applications and comfortable in dynamic environments
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Travel and mobility with short term relocation / ability to work remote is key

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing process: lead, engineer line layouts, implement the Battery Manufacturing processes, and launch manufacturing facilities. Processes specific to Cell-to-Pack Module Assembly
• Lead simultaneous engineering with Product, Purchasing and Suppliers to deliver manufacturing feasibility:
• Drive design for manufacturability for new Cell-to-Pack Battery Packs products.
• Work closely with OEM’s in the design of manufacturing equipment, process and tooling
• Collaborate with automation and other technology partners to develop competitive solutions for productivity
• Understand and own ROI
• Lead development of quality methods including process failure mode and analysis (PFMEA), associated gauging requirements and inspection methods.
• Deliver a Control plan per the quality strategy
• Develop assembly system solutions including workstation requirements (work content, automated versus manual, buffering strategy, redundancy requirements, etc.)
• Define Cycle time / OEE and other performance targets with industrial engineering to develop optimal operating and labor strategies
• Define equipment acceptance criteria including duration, target results, and quality inspection plan
• Manage schedule and budget
• Track and own change management to deliver Quality, Cost and Timing
• Lead equipment installation and coordinate with building and facilities team
• Lead on site equipment buyoff per acceptance procedures
• Support plant operations to achieve system performance objectives OEE, Cycle time / JPH et all
• Enable successful process and system transition to plant operations
• Create detailed manufacturing instructions to document new processes
• Provide relevant process documentation (drawings, PM plans, spare parts, training manuals etc.)
• Create and document detailed manufacturing processes for new technologies and methods
• Provide plant assistance to support launch requests and extraordinary needs w/existing cell suppliers

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