Manufacturing Process Engineer - Battery Pack Assembly at Ford Global Career Site

Dearborn, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering, Battery Pack Assembly, Project Management, Quality Standards, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Automotive Launch Processes, Feasibility Studies, PFMEA, Control Plans, Safety, Ergonomics, Productivity, Process Conformity, Digital Pre-Assembly, Manufacturing Assessment

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Working with a 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. Lead comprehensive manufacturing engineering studies and feasibility assessments for battery pack programs from concept through launch. Develop robust manufacturing processes and manage the procurement, design, runoff, and successfully launch new equipment at Ford plant. Ensure rigorous quality standards, utilizing tools like PFMEA and Control Plans, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Manage program financial objectives, timing plans, and recovery actions, maintaining overall financial responsibility for assigned content. Collaborate extensively with product development, suppliers, and plant teams to resolve manufacturing concerns and ensure seamless program execution. Conduct Digital Pre-Assembly (DPA5) and Manufacturing Assessment (MA) reviews, identifying and incorporating necessary updates and high-hurt actions. Develop and deliver critical process documentation, specifications, and management review decks (e.g., Deep Dive Decks). Champion safety, ergonomics, productivity, and process conformity in all engineered solutions and equipment deployments. Drive investment efficiency and ensure timely delivery and adherence to all required OEM documentation and PTME strategies. Established and active employee resource groups Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field). 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with a strong focus on powertrain, electrification, battery pack, or complex assembly processes. Proven experience with automotive launch processes and new program introduction. Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing feasibility studies, DPA5, MA assessments, PFMEA, and Control Plans. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage financial responsibility and timing plans. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Ford strategies, Bill of Process, and MDS/MPS requirements. 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.

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive manufacturing engineering studies and feasibility assessments for battery pack programs from concept through launch. Collaborate extensively with product development, suppliers, and plant teams to resolve manufacturing concerns and ensure seamless program execution.