Job Description
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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
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...**
Do you have what it takes to make smart vehicles for a smart world? Join the Ford Product Development team. Utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience methods, you will work to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers. We are seeking forward-thinking, laser-focused professionals with a passion for bringing innovative, exciting and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to such advancements as autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies and more!
The Sustainability Mobility Technology Engineering (SMT) organization is responsible for:
Delivering the best fuel economy and refined Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Battery Electric vehicles in every segment in which we compete;
Consistently delivering the best customer vehicle value, profitably and;
Delivering these objectives with performance and smoothness of operation that exceeds our customer's expectations. **
What You'll Do...**
- Battery component and subsystem product design engineer responsible for design and release of high voltage (HV) battery array adhesives, mechanical joints, cell tab/sheet metal bending, and cell tab welding; delivering Quality, Cost, Weight and Functional requirements; and meeting program milestones.
- The engineer will need to collaborate with engineers responsible for HV battery structures, cell arrays, and other components which interact with the high voltage battery array system to ensure all requirements and specifications are met when packaging the high voltage wiring system.
- Design and release of high voltage array systems for future model electric and/or hybrid electric Programs includes the following workstreams:
- Lead cell tab welding specification and manufacturing critical characteristic classifications and requirement setting
- Lead cell tab bending and CAE analysis workstreams to determine optimum cell tab geometry
- Development of high voltage battery adhesive joints, validation tests, and manufacturing controls
- Support launch of unit HV battery programs at local, regional, and international facilities.
- Support internal HV Battery packaging studies; Manage Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers; Interpret and apply Industry and Ford packaging requirements and specifications.
- Responsible for leading component program module team (CPMT) team comprised of suppliers, Battery Manufacturing, Purchasing/STA,
- Manufacturing, attribute teams, interfacing CPMT's, and Vehicle team.
- Manage quality foundation documents including dFMEA, SDS, DVP&R.
- Achieve PPAP with zero deviations for battery components
You'll have...
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant industry experience
- Experience with vehicle electrical distribution/wiring systems required
Even better, you may have...
- 2+ years engineering experience preferred
- Knowledge of high voltage automotive systems and electric and/or hybrid electric vehicle systems preferred, but not required
- Practical knowledge including design, sizing, and packaging
- Experience in WERS/AVBOM/AIMS preferred
- Prior Design and Release experience preferred
- Ability to coordinate CAD support
- Ability to work effectively with various functions of a vehicle program
- Proactive, self-motivated, and attention to detail
- Strong teamwork, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills, able to effectively interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders
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.
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Visa sponsorship is not 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.
