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!

　　What you'll do...

　　Lead the design and release of future model High Voltage (HV) battery welded array modules by working with HV battery package engineers, suppliers, welding process engineers, and HV battery component engineers.

　　Develop electrical, mechanical, and thermal interfaces and ensure package compatibility for module into HV Battery System

　　Design or evaluate supplier design of specific module components using engineering techniques and knowledge of manufacturing process to ensure the most efficient and cost effective design

　　Work closely with other functions and global teams to meet package, performance, and attribute requirements for HV Battery Array System.

　　Complete Design and Release activities including release HV Battery array in WERS, Validation, Issues management, Quality Document Development, and delivery

　　Interface to adjacent teams including HV Battery unit team, HV Battery manufacturing team, and HV Battery cell team, HV Battery Testing team, Supplier Technical Assistance, and Purchasing.

　　You'll have...

　　B.S. in Engineering – Mechanical, ElectricalEven better, you may have...

　　M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

　　3+ years’ experience in packaging design in body or structure groups of automotive or similar industry, experience in manufacturing, and or experience in electrified powertrain testing.

　　Experience in Design and Release roles in Body and Structural design or similar preferred

　　Proficient knowledge of Digital Buck, TeamCenter, CATIA, or other CAD/CAE tools and able to coordinate CAD support from suppliers and internal pack teams

　　Experience with crash safety CAE or testing preferred, Ability to coordinate CAE projects with CAE team and evaluate complex CAE models for HV Battery Arrays

　　Experience with Matlab programs for modeling and data reduction

　　Knowledge of GD&T standards, 2D print and tolerance stack up analysis methods

　　Knowledge of stampings, castings, and injection molded plastics preferred

　　Experience in DVP&R development and evaluation

　　Experience with Quality documents (DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, etc.)

　　Experience writing requirements documents (ES) and evaluating supplier designs to requirements

　　Ability to work effectively with various functions of a vehicle program

　　Proactive, self-motivated, and attention to detail

　　Strong teamwork, organizational, oral communication, presentation, and written communication skills

　　Strong leadership skills, able to effectively interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders

　　Minimal travel expected, primarily SE Michigan Ford facilities

　　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.

　　For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

　　https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

　　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.

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　　Requisition ID : 23346