Ford Motor Company

Compensation

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Description: • Lead engineering for core electric powertrain and battery manufacturing processes through industrialization of Ford’s next generation electric vehicles • Supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers across core EV powertrain and battery manufacturing processes • Plan, coordinate, and execute complex engineering projects related to new EV powertrain and battery module/pack launches and manufacturing line retooling • Oversee Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFM/DFA) for EV powertrain components and battery modules/packs and collaborate with product development and Manufacturing Engineering teams • Ensure quality and compliance for EV powertrain and battery systems, including high-voltage battery safety and regulatory requirements • Implement process improvement, Lean and Ford Production System principles, driving automation and advanced robotics initiatives • Act as technical liaison across EV Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Plant Operations, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and external suppliers • Develop and manage department budgets, plan capital investments in manufacturing equipment, and create long-term strategies aligned with Ford’s electrification goals Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline - Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing, Materials, or Electrical engineering • Significant experience, often 7-10+ years’ experience in the automotive industry, with a strong emphasis on high-volume manufacturing environments • 5 or more years of salary supervisory experience • Master’s Degree in Engineering Management, Automotive Engineering, or a related field (preferred) • Prior leadership and project management experience, ideally with a focus on electric powertrain or battery manufacturing, or new EV component launches (preferred) • Automotive engineering leadership experience in EV powertrain components (motors, inverters), battery system integration (cells, modules, packs), thermal management, Lean methodology, and digital manufacturing tools (preferred) • Exceptional leadership and communication skills (preferred) • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities (preferred) • Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, high-pressure environments (preferred) • Excellent organizational and project management capabilities with a proven track record of delivering complex manufacturing projects on time and within budget (preferred) • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position • Relocation assistance is not available for this position • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility will be required at time of hire Benefits: • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.