Product Development Engineer – Battery Structures
About The Position
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll 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. Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more! In this position... We are looking for a strong mechanical engineer with extensive experience in casting, sheet metal, aluminum extrusions component design as well as joining methods. This individual will be responsible for taking EV battery enclosure from design to launch. Additionally, this person will partner with battery unit team and other component teams to package battery internal components as well as the vehicle team to develop the optimal vehicle package solution for the battery. This individual will join our team of dedicated engineers to develop quality documents to support the built to print supplier, sourcing, managing supplier. Responsible for quality, cost, weight and functional attributes, kick-off prototype & production tooling. Deliver prototype builds, PPAP & production launch on time with quality. The Body Structural System organization is a dynamic and growing team committed to delivering the best fuel economy/efficiency and refined Battery Electric vehicle in every segment in which we compete. This person will work collaboratively with many groups within the Body Structural System Engineering organization. At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and delivering high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. Ford is a global leader in the area of vehicle electrification. Exterior and Structural System Engineering is the Product Development team responsible for delivering the key technologies. We are an exciting and highly collaborative organization working hard to make a difference. ESS is seeking outstanding individuals to help shape the direction of our next generation of electric vehicles and support Ford’s electric vehicle plans.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience manufacturing and developing metal components and structure.
- Experience in using CAD/CAE tools and ability to optimize tool designs for stamping, welding and sheet metal, extrusions, castings.
- The D&R Engineer will perform feasibility analyses using CAD tools, including draft angle analysis, undercut detection, minimum bend radius validation for sheet metal, and clearance checks to support manufacturing.
- Al, casting, sheet metal joining experience (MIG, SPR, Laser weld, spot welding)
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Proficient computer skills
Nice To Haves
- M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or complimentary disciplines highly desired.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience manufacturing and developing metal components and structure.
- One-plus (1+) years engineering experience in battery system design, usage, controls, testing, and system interactions for electrified vehicles.
- Record of innovation through invention disclosures, patents, and technical publications.
- CAD/CAE capable engineer. Catia, Teamcenter, stack-up tools, fastener health chart, GDT
- PPAP launch experience.
Responsibilities
- Design & Release enclosure and structure, cold plate, seals for electric vehicle battery packs
- Manage supply base
- Support all design phase deliverables from initial concept to launch.
- Work with supplier manufacturing, STA and quality teams to ensure design for assembly feasibility
- Develop & maintain quality documents DFMEA, SCCAF, P-diagram etc.
- Support on time delivery of prototype & production builds, DV/PV testing, launch.
- Lead Battery structure OPD & SREA changes.
- Strong GDT knowledge, create & run stack-ups, review DVA.
- Manage supplier (Cost, timing, product and manufacturing changes).
- Lead on time resolution of AIMS identify ICA/PCA plan and 8D workstreams.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
