Ford Motor Company · 11 hours ago
Cell Formation Engineer- BME
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expFord Motor Company is committed to building a better world through innovation in manufacturing. The Cell Formation Engineer will lead the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for battery production, collaborating with various teams to ensure quality and efficiency in the production of electric vehicles.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop manufacturing process: lead, engineer line layouts and Implement the Battery Manufacturing processes and launch manufacturing facilities. Processes specific to Formation, Capacity as well as other processes such as electrode (mixing, coat, press, slit), Cell Assembly (notch, dry, stack, weld, package)
Lead simultaneous engineering with Product, Purchasing and Suppliers to deliver manufacturing feasibility: Drive design for manufacturability for new Cell and Module 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
Qualification
Required
Engineering degree
Understanding/experience of overall manufacturing processes and manufacturing business acumen. minimum 5+ years on major projects
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
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
Travel and mobility with short term relocation / ability to work remote is key
Preferred
PhD's preferred
Battery preferred
mechanical design stack up understanding highly desirable
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
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James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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