Ford Motor Company

Battery Pack Technical Specialist

Ford Motor Company • $115K — $218K *
Dearborn, MI 48126In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)
  • 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in assembly or automation-intensive environments
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in high-volume battery pack assembly systems
  • Preferred: Master's degree in a related engineering field or equivalent training
  • Preferred: Direct experience in greenfield or major retool battery assembly facilities
  • Preferred: Proficiency in automated systems, conveyance, and robotics
  • Preferred: Familiarity with virtual engineering tools and industrial engineering principles.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the key technical resource for manufacturing engineers in battery assembly systems
  • Mentor engineers on troubleshooting techniques and assembly technologies
  • Provide hands-on support for assembly station design and integration
  • Ensure compliance with manufacturing and design standards
  • Develop and govern PFMEAs and control plans
  • Troubleshoot technical issues in joining processes
  • Participate in supplier technical reviews and support equipment commissioning.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with onsite requirements
  • Opportunities for technical training and mentorship
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and processes
  • Potential for travel to support launches and supplier engagements.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Battery Pack Technical Specialist provides deep technical expertise and hands-on engineering support for high-volume battery pack assembly systems. Reporting to the Battery Pack Assembly Manufacturing Engineering Manager, this individual contributor role serves as the technical authority on assembly processes, joining technologies, dispensing expertise and equipment performance-supporting the value stream from concept and Simultaneous Engineering through equipment runoff, installation, commissioning, and Rate of Climb (RoC).

As a key technical resource within our skills-based organization, you will drive resolution of complex engineering issues, provide subject-matter expertise to engineering teams, and support launch excellence across battery pack assembly programs.

Responsibilities

What you'll be able to do:

1. Technical Expertise & Mentorship
  • Serve as the go-to technical resource for manufacturing engineers on battery pack assembly systems, processes, and equipment.
  • Mentor and coach engineers on best practices, troubleshooting techniques, and emerging assembly technologies.
  • Support technical training initiatives and contribute to the development of internal technical standards and guides.


2. Pack & Program Manufacturing Engineering Support
  • Provide technical input on Design for Assembly / Design for Manufacturing (DFA/DFM) during early concept and feasibility studies.
  • Support Core Program Team requirements, including OneSpot/Functional Specifications, process sheets, build sequences, and equipment takt time.
  • Provide hands-on technical support for the design, procurement, and integration of assembly stations, transport systems (conveyance, robotics, material handling), and test equipment.
  • Support make-like-production and machine tryout part procurement strategies for physical build phases.


3. Quality, Safety, & Process Governance
  • Contribute to the development and governance of PFMEAs, and collaborate with Product Development on Safety and Critical Characteristics Association Forms (SCCAFs) and Control Plans (DCP).
  • Ensure technical alignment with Bill of Process (BoP), Equipment Standard (E2KS), and Manufacturing Delivery/Program Standards (MDS/MPS).
  • Provide technical expertise on GDT, dimensional stack-up analysis, vision systems, error-proofing, and end-to-end component traceability.
  • Support MIDAS deliverables for equipment validation and lead technical issue resolution (PDCA) from builds through Rate of Climb (RoC).
  • Collaborate with Product Engineering team to ensure compliance with bill of design and bill of process requirements, supporting Design for Manufacturing initiatives.


4. Advanced Manufacturing, Digital Validation, & Joining Technologies
  • Support Simultaneous Engineering (SE) and Digital Job 1 (Virtual Validation) activities, utilizing simulation, digital line validation, and virtual commissioning.
  • Provide technical input on cycle line layouts, facilities layouts, labor modeling, and throughput optimization.
  • Serve as subject-matter expert for specialized joining processes, including fastening (bolt feeders/feed systems), adhesives/sealants (dispense systems), welding, and riveting.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to joining process performance and equipment reliability.
  • Support transition of department from project-based to skillset-based organization.


5. Supplier & Technical Collaboration
  • Provide technical review support for Statements of Work (SOW) and Enquiry Specifications tied to equipment Design and Build.
  • Participate in supplier technical reviews and quoting recaps, providing technical guidance to support PO readiness.
  • Support OEM runoff, installation planning, on-site commissioning, and final capability demonstrations, ensuring technical conformance to Ford standards.
  • Contribute technical input to cost study submissions and capture program lessons learned for future process developments.
  • Travel outside of the Southeast Michigan region as required to support supplier runoffs and plant launches.


Qualifications

The minimum requirements we seek:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related).
  • 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in assembly, automation-intensive, or launch environments, with demonstrated deep technical expertise in battery pack or similar high-volume assembly systems.


Our Preferred Requirements:
  • Masters degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or equivalent advanced technical training.
  • Direct experience supporting greenfield, brownfield, or major retool battery module or battery pack assembly manufacturing facilities.
  • Strong technical understanding of automated assembly systems, conveyance, and robotics.
  • Deep technical proficiency in joining technologies (adhesives, sealants, fastening, welding).
  • Demonstrated experience with virtual engineering tools, simulation, virtual commissioning, AutoCAD, TeamCenter, and Aurora.
  • Proven familiarity with Ford BME governance, DPA5 engineering workflows, and MDS/MPS.
  • Understanding of Industrial Engineering and ergonomic principles; experience in Program Delivery preferred.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.


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!

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115,500-$218,100.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
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