BME - Cell to Pack Process Engineer at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Battery Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Design For Manufacturing, Quality Control, Project Management, Cycle Time Optimization, Documentation Management, Collaboration, Mechanical Equipment Design, Assembly Systems, Tolerance Stack Up, GD&T, Automated Manufacturing, Supplier Management, Safety Compliance, Technical Communication, Leadership

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Working with strong team of battery cell technology partners we are building brand-new mega manufacturing facilities and will leverage Ford's 100+years of automobile manufacturing expertise and will be among the largest cell manufacturing campuses in U.S. Like the iconic Rouge complex in Michigan did a century earlier. Establish a complete battery manufacturing process, for cell-to-pack assembly system. This includes designing the production line layout and implementing all manufacturing procedures and follow-through to launch at the factory. Drive design for manufacturing (DFM) for new cell-to-pack battery products by leading simultaneous engineering efforts with product development, purchasing, and supplier teams, ensuring manufacturing feasibility. Responsible for placing purchase order with equipment supplier(s), concept and design reviews. Lead the development of quality control methods, including PFMEA, gauge R&R studies, and inspection procedures, creating a comprehensive control plan aligned with the overall quality strategy. Collaborate with industrial engineering to define cycle time, OEE, and other key performance indicators (KPIs), and develop optimal operating and labor strategies to meet these targets. Develop and maintain complete documentation packages for new manufacturing processes. This includes detailed process instructions, technical drawings, preventative maintenance plans, spare parts lists, and operator training manuals. Proactively manage project schedules, budgets, and change requests to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Collaborate with building and facilities teams to install new equipment, ensuring successful acceptance testing. Provide ongoing support to plant operations to optimize performance (OEE, cycle time, JPH) and facilitate a seamless transition of new processes and systems. Ensure compliance with Ford safety regulations and industry standards for battery manufacturing. Travel to domestic and international manufacturing facilities to collaborate with team members, oversee vendor runoff, and in-plant runoff. Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and OEM partner(s) to ensure project success and timely delivery of products. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Master's degree preferred). Experience developing new automated manufacturing processes in the battery and/or automotive industry implementing large scale projects as a Manufacturing Engineer or Project Manager, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience. Understanding/Experience in cell-to-pack or cell-to-module assembly processes (cylindrical or prismatic form factor preferred). Experience designing mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling, through use of digital tools and methods with clear understanding of tolerance stack up and GD&T. Must have deep knowledge and understand of assembly systems and process flow, with the ability to identify and utilize new technologies to improve manufacturing processes. Self-starting, initiative-taking with exemplary influential, organizational, and communication skills.] Must be a collaborator with willingness to take leadership role in project setting and have the ability and aptitude to manage technical aspects of the position. Travel and mobility with short term relocation / ability to work remote is key.

Responsibilities

Establish a complete battery manufacturing process for cell-to-pack assembly systems, including designing production line layouts and implementing manufacturing procedures. Collaborate with various teams to ensure manufacturing feasibility and drive quality control methods.