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 Ford’s 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 You’ll 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: Bachelor’s 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

• 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.

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 we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.     

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's 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: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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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