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Ford Motor Company · 2 weeks ago

Research Engineer - Welding and Non-Destructive Evaluation

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global leader in the automotive industry, seeking a Research Engineer to join their Advanced Joining Research Department. The role focuses on developing innovative welding solutions and non-destructive evaluation techniques to enhance manufacturing processes and product quality.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop novel welding, process monitoring, and non-destructive weld quality assessment techniques for eMotor and battery applications

Design experiments, conduct welding and inspection trials, characterize mechanical and metallurgical properties of joints, and perform statistical analyses to optimize welding processes and non-destructive evaluation methods

Pursue a balanced portfolio of long-term research and shorter-term development

Conduct gap analyses and evaluate business case for new processes

Collaborate with stakeholders in Product Development and Manufacturing to develop and implement advanced joining and NDE processes

Benchmark competitor joint execution and quality

Develop test methods; support engineering specification and design guideline development

Identify and implement novel process improvements and protect intellectual property

Assess process robustness to key manufacturing variables and support plant trials of new technologies

Document findings via oral presentations and written technical reports

Qualification

Welding EngineeringNon-destructive EvaluationData AnalysisMechanical TestingStatistical AnalysisInnovationWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

B.S. in Materials Science / Mechanical Engineering / Welding Engineering or B.S. in a related discipline with 3+ years welding research / welding engineering / non-destructive testing experience

Experience in welding of copper, aluminum, or high strength steels

Experience in non-destructive evaluation techniques, including X-ray or ultrasonic inspection

Demonstrated capability in data analysis and documentation of results

Self-starter with ability to handle complex assignments

Exemplary written and oral communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and capability to excel on cross-functional teams

Passion for innovation

Preferred

M.S. or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related physical science field of study

5+ years of experience with non-destructive evaluation methods

5+ years of experience with joining of metals

Demonstrated capability in research or advanced development, including gap analyses and literature reviews, experimental scoping and design, joining and NDE trials, analysis and documentation of results

Experience with automotive body construction methods or electrified powertrain manufacturing

Experience in mechanical testing and metallurgical sample preparation and analysis

Proficiency with statistical analysis packages

Plant and/or laboratory experience