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Process Engineer, Battery Pack Assembly
Ford Motor Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- Develop manufacturing processes: lead, engineer line layouts and implement Battery Manufacturing processes and launch manufacturing facilities (electrode: mixing, coat, press, slit; Cell Assembly: notch, dry, stack, weld, package; Formation; Module Assembly)
- Lead simultaneous engineering with Product, Purchasing and Suppliers to deliver manufacturing feasibility and drive design for manufacturability for new Cell, Module and Battery Pack products
- Work closely with OEMs in the design of manufacturing equipment, process and tooling
- Collaborate with automation and other technology partners to develop competitive solutions for productivity and own ROI
- Lead development of quality methods including process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), gauging requirements, inspection methods and deliver a control plan per the quality strategy
- Develop assembly system solutions including workstation requirements (work content, automated versus manual, buffering strategy, redundancy requirements)
- Define cycle time / OEE and other performance targets with industrial engineering to develop operating and labor strategies
- Define equipment acceptance criteria including duration, target results, and quality inspection plan
- Manage schedule and budget and track change management to deliver quality, cost and timing
- Lead equipment installation and coordinate with building and utilities team and lead on-site equipment buyoff per acceptance procedures
- Support plant operations to achieve system performance objectives (OEE, Cycle time / JPH) and enable successful process and system transition to plant operations
- Create detailed manufacturing instructions and provide relevant process documentation (drawings, PM plans, spare parts, training manuals)
- Provide plant assistance to support launch requests and extraordinary needs with existing cell suppliers
- Work with virtual tools to develop equipment and line simulation, in conjunction with OEMs
Requirements
- Engineering degree (Master’s preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- Understanding/experience of overall manufacturing processes (Battery preferred) and manufacturing business acumen
- Minimum 2+ 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 and digital methods: AutoCad / Siemens PLM
- Developing layouts in AutoCAD and mechanical design stack up understanding highly desirable
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
- Travel and mobility with short term relocation / ability to work remote is key
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
manufacturing processesBattery Manufacturingprocess failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA)cycle timeoverall equipment effectiveness (OEE)manufacturing feasibilitydesign for manufacturabilityquality inspection planworkstation requirementsmechanical design
Soft skills
leadershipcommunication skillscollaborationproject managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsbudget managementchange managementanalytical skillsadaptability
Certifications
Engineering degreeMaster's degree (preferred)
