Chief Engineer, Battery Manufacturing Engineering

Job Description

About Ford

Come help build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. Ford Motor Company was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. It's a belief that has fueled our passion to create great cars and trucks. And today, it drives our commitment to become the world's most trusted mobility company, designing vehicles for a smart world that helps people move more safely, confidently, and freely. Ford is experiencing significant business transformation in an ever-changing propulsion and digital world, and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey.

Ford is investing over $50 billion to build state-of-the art manufacturing facilities in US and EU to manufacture Battery cell, arrays and packs for our exciting portfolio of EV Vehicles. Working with strong team of battery cell technology partners we will build these 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. In NA, Ford has selected to partner with SK Innovation for their battery expertise and license technology from CATL. BOSK JV and Ford Marshall BOBM cell facilities and others will usher in a new era for American manufacturing and will harness Ford's global manufacturing expertise and cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

The Chief Engineer, Battery Cell Manufacturing Engineering will report to the Executive Director, Battery Industrialization. The Chief Engineer will lead the Battery Cell Advanced Engineering Team and will lead the Industrialization of the cell plant in Marshall, MI. In this manufacturing engineering role, you will work actively on Industrialization of cell and module factories with a diverse, multi-functional global team. You will have the opportunity to create, lead, and manage the Battery Manufacturing Engineering teams to plan, engineer and launch manufacturing systems.

In this manufacturing engineering role, you will work actively on Industrialization of cell and module factories with a diverse, multi-functional team to specify, deliver and commission state-of-the-art processes and equipment to produce battery cells and modules that meet the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction in the new energy vehicles of tomorrow.

The Chief Engineer will be responsible for building the team and creating the processes and systems to meet the projected capacities, performance attributes and quality metrics to ensure that enterprise goals are achieved.

• Work with Product Engineering, Purchasing and Suppliers to deliver manufacturing feasibility and simultaneous engineering of new Cell and Module products and facilities through Simultaneous Engineering and Launch Phases.
• Lead innovation and technology projects for battery manufacturing.
• Work with purchase and product engineering on engineering specifications (ES) for battery electrode raw materials and processing.
• Determine battery manufacturing processes.
• Lead implementation of battery manufacturing quality control strategies.
• Provide guidance to purchasing for outsourced components/assemblies, related to battery manufacturing process and testing procedures.
• Coordinate efforts regarding pass through characteristics and quality metrics with larger multi-functional team.
• Update and maintain bill of process (BOP) and methods documents for Battery manufacturing and test processes.
• Review Battery quality indicators (e.g. electrode quality, Formation test, Warranty, etc.) and evaluate potential enhancements to address issue.
• Develop new processing methods to improve cost and quality.
• Secure Ford intellectual property for processing methods, tooling, or algorithms
• Utilize institutional knowledge to implement standardization & continuous improvement. Benchmark to drive excellence and efficiency.
• Utilize Lessons Learned /Continuous Improvement Process from CATL with STA, Product, and Operations
• Drive Simultaneous Engineering activities, cost studies and investment efficiency activities to meet BOSK targets.
• Develop Resource Requirements- Hire and assign resources to support new JV and business objectives.
• Provide technical expertise as required (ex. Facilities, Quality, Industrial Engineering, etc.).
• Provide plant assistance to support launch support requests and extraordinary needs w/existing cell suppliers.
• Assess employee competencies and support Individual Development Plans; conduct training classes on various topics as required.
• Lead, mentor, coach, counsel, recognize and motivate employees.
• The selected candidate should be willing to travel extensively to Ford/JV plants including travel between NA, EU and Asia.

Qualifications

The minimum requirements we seek

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Proven track record (8 years) of success in automotive, battery or other electromechanical manufacturing leadership experience.
• A collaborative leadership style to influence and build meaningful relationships with SK, JV and Ford executives.
• Understanding/experience of overall automotive business (EV/Hybrid/ICE) and manufacturing business acumen.
• Ability to inspire and motivate our technology and engineering teams by leveraging emerging technologies, best in class manufacturing systems and safety processes as well as champion Ford's leadership behaviors to shape a lean high performing culture to ensure Ford and BME remains a workplace of choice now and into the future.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire, mentor, and empower a diverse team of engineers and professionals.

Our preferred requirements

• Master's or advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation, sustainability, and electric mobility, with a customer-centric mindset and a drive to exceed expectations.

What you'll receive in return

As part of the Ford family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You will experience a "Work from Anywhere" structure and the support needed to be successful in a remote environment. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is 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.

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