• Job Description

  Req#: 26279

  As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

  Ford’s Model E team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. Model e is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.

  In this position...

  Utilizing an entrepreneurial spirit in developing manufacturing systems to be part of our team delivering Ford's goal of industrializing for 2M EVs by 2026. You have the chance to be part of our team to open new highways with our next generation's propulsion systems. You will be engineering some of the largest and most technologically advanced battery manufacturing plants in North America. An opportunity to innovate and experience rapid and dynamic growth, while helping the environment.

  What you'll do...

  • Development of advanced Formation / Aging / Testing technology

  • Reducing Formation / Aging / Testing process • Development of new screening methods of faulty cells

  • Advanced cell performance detection methods

  • Development of traceability with complex input parameters from cell materials using ML/AI

  • Designing/Commissioning battery cell manufacturing systems (from materials to FA&T)

  • Drive Innovation, strive for Technical Excellence

  • Lead development and implementation of Strategies, Procedures, Guidelines, Bill of Process, Mfg Design Standards to maintain consistency across programs.

  • Ensure Manufacturing Point of View is represented with Product Development for Design for FA&T /Manufacturing, FMA (DFMEA, SCCAF, PFMEA, Process Reconciliation, etc.)

  • Communicate and work with multi-functional groups (e.g. Ind Eng, PD, Adv. Manufacturing, etc.) to assess and implement technology.

  • Represent Ford Motor Company in a professional and positive light with all partners (Joint Ventures, Industry Forums, etc.)

  • Support simultaneous engineering meetings with equipment manufacturers (OEMs ), as help needed from program teams

  • Incorporate continuous improvements utilizing Manufacturing Continuous Improvement/Lessons Learned to find the Best-in-Class methods

  • Support/drive protection of Ford’s Intellectual Property (IP) during process development

  • Lead technical direction for post-delivery changes to equipment.

  • Provide technical support to peer organizations

  • Lead, mentor, coach, counsel, recognize and empower employees, as necessary.

  • Establish and maintain consistent priorities to fully utilize engineering resources in the most efficient manner.

  • Monitor engineering application of Strategies, Procedures, Guidelines for delivery of programs tracked system

  You'll have…

  • Bachelors in Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry, or relevant degree.

  • Minimum 3 years of battery cell process focusing on formation aging and testing, screening.

  • In depth understanding of material including cathode, anode, separator, electrolyte, and housing

  • In depth understanding of current distribution / gas formation / SEI layer during formation

  • Experience of developing advanced screening technology and performance estimation

  • Ability to travel for specific requirements (planned, not a program position).

  • Strong leadership skills

  • Demonstrated ability to deliver by adhering to Ford+ Performance Leadership Behaviors/Methodology

  • Strong manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production experience.

  Even better you have…

  • Master or Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering, Material Science, Chemistry relevant degree.

  • 5+ years of battery cell industry or academia (not including Master or Ph.D period).

  • Experience of developing an advanced screening technology of faulty cells

  • Experience of developing a performance estimation technology at the cell manufacturing level.

  • Work experience in a Tier 1 battery cell supplier

  • Strong understanding of different process requirement with different chemistry or cell form factors.

  • Working with partners experience preferred

  • Experience required interaction with senior leadership, process engineering and plant production teams.

  • Ability to work with and/or manage technical organization while maintaining morale and high levels of productivity.

  • Self-starting, self-directed with extremely good influential, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

  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, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

  For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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  Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

  
  Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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 on-site in Michigan. No permanent work from home supported.

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  This position is an on-site position. (Michigan) NO permanent On-line (work from home) allowed.

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