Battery Pack Assembly Supervisor

The High Volume Battery Pack Assembly Process Supervisor provides direct leadership technical guidance and execution oversight for a team of manufacturing engineers. Reporting to the LL5 Battery Pack Assembly Manufacturing Engineering Manager this role is responsible for translating strategic manufacturing standards into operational success across the entire value streamfrom product concept and Simultaneous Engineering through equipment runoff installation commissioning and Rate of Climb (RoC).

As a key leader in our skills-based organization you will oversee the deployment of advanced assembly technologies drive launch excellence manage supplier deliverables and mentor engineers to build Fords battery manufacturing capability.

1. Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead mentor and leverage a skills-based team of manufacturing engineers to design run off install and launch high-volume battery pack assembly systems.
• Conduct Performance Review assessments support Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and champion technical training to grow future technical leaders.
• Drive bureaucracy reduction by empowering the engineering team to make agile data-driven technical decisions.

2. Pack & Program Manufacturing Engineering Execution

• Provide and drive Design for Assembly / Design for Manufacturing (DFA/DFM) inputs to Product Development (PD) during early concept and feasibility studies.
• Deliver on Core Program Team requirements including OneSpot/Functional Specifications process sheets build sequences and equipment takt time.
• Supervise the design procurement and integration of assembly stations transport systems (conveyance robotics material handling) and test equipment.
• Coordinate make-like-production and machine tryout part procurement strategies to support physical build phases.

3. Quality Safety & Process Governance

• Develop and govern PFMEAs and collaborate with Product Development to complete Safety and Critical Characteristics Association Forms (SCCAFs) and Control Plans (DCP).
• Ensure rigorous alignment with Bill of Process (BoP) Equipment Standard (E2KS) and Manufacturing Delivery/Program Standards (MDS/MPS).
• Oversee the implementation of GD&T dimensional stack-up analysis vision systems error-proofing and end-to-end component traceability.
• Support MIDAS deliverables for equipment validation and lead issue resolution (PDCA) from builds through the Rate of Climb (RoC).

4. Advanced Manufacturing Digital Validation & Joining Technologies

• Lead Simultaneous Engineering (SE) and Digital Job 1 (Virtual Validation) activities utilizing simulation digital line validation and virtual commissioning.
• Oversee Industrial Engineering deliverables including cycle line layouts facilities layouts labor modeling and throughput optimization.
• Provide technical oversight for specialized joining processes including fastening (bolt feeders/feed systems) adhesives/sealants (dispense systems) welding and riveting.

5. Supplier & Commercial Management

• Develop robust Statements of Work (SOW) and Enquiry Specifications for initial Purchase Orders (POs) covering equipment Design and Build.
• Lead supplier technical reviews quoting recaps and support PO readiness in partnership with Purchasing.
• Manage OEM runoff installation planning on-site commissioning and final capability demonstrations ensuring suppliers deliver to Ford standards.
• Support cost study submissions and incorporate program lessons learned into future process developments.
• Travel outside of the Southeast Michigan region as required to support supplier runoffs and plant launches.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Industrial Manufacturing or related).
• 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in assembly automation-intensive or launch environments.

• 1 years of experience leading supervising or mentoring technical engineering teams or project groups.

Preferred Requirements:

• Masters degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Industrial) or Business (MBA).
• Direct experience launching greenfield brownfield or major retool battery module or battery pack assembly manufacturing facilities.
• Strong 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.
• Transmission/Engine Assembly experience understanding of Industrial Engineering and ergonomic principles experience in Program Delivery preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills with validated project management and supplier escalation capabilities.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
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 Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.

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

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