Liquid Dispense Manufacturing Engineer

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today? 
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.
 

In this position…

In this battery manufacturing engineering role, you will work actively on industrialization and commissioning state-of-the-art processes and equipment for automated liquid dispense to Battery Packs that meet the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction in the New Energy Vehicles of tomorrow. 

In addition to the industrialization of the Battery pack industrialization, you will have an exciting opportunity to innovate and develop next gen technology processes / methods to drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and cost. 
 

What you'll do…

• Develop manufacturing process: lead, engineer line layouts and Implement the Battery Manufacturing processes and launch manufacturing facilities. Processes specific to Cell-to-Pack Module Assembly
• Lead simultaneous engineering with Product, Purchasing and Suppliers to deliver manufacturing feasibility:  Drive design for manufacturability for new Cell-to-Pack Battery Packs products.
• Work closely with OEM’s in the design of manufacturing equipment, process and tooling
• Collaborate with automation and other technology partners to develop competitive solutions for productivity Understand and own ROI
• Lead development of Quality methods including process failure mode and analysis (PFMEA), associated gauging requirements and inspection methods. Deliver a Control plan per the quality strategy
• Develop Assembly system solutions including workstation requirements (work content, automated versus manual, buffering strategy, redundancy requirements, etc.)
• Define Cycle time / OEE and other performance target with industrial engineering to develop optimal operating and labor strategies
• Define equipment acceptance criteria including duration, target results, and quality inspection plan
• Manage schedule and budget
• Track and own change management to deliver Quality / Cost and Timing
• Lead equipment installation and coordinate with building and utilities team
• Lead on site equipment buyoff per acceptance procedures
• Support plant operations to achieve System performance objectives OEE, Cycle time / JPH et all
• Enable successful process and system transition to plant operations
• Create detailed Manufacturing Instructions to document new processes
• Provide relevant process documentation (drawings, PM plans, spare parts, training manuals etc.
• Create and document detailed Manufacturing process know for new technologies and methods
• Provide plant assistance to support launch requests and extraordinary needs w/existing cell suppliers

You'll have...
 

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field 
• Minimum 5+ years on major projects
• Understanding/experience in automated liquid dispense systems and manufacturing business acumen. 
• Experience Implementing large scale Projects as a manufacturing engineer or project manager on new specialized manufacturing lines
• Experience with Simulation tools, Digital methods: AutoCad / Siemens PLM etc., developing layouts in AutoCAD, mechanical design stack up understanding highly desirable  
• Experience with 3DX and Siemens virtual assembly ecosystem
• Experience with hands on applications and comfortable in dynamic environments
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Travel and mobility with short term relocation / ability to work remote is key

Even better, you may have…

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or Related Field

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 t