Responsibilities:

• Develop and design lithium-ion battery systems utilizing 3DX
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure battery systems meet performance, safety, and cost requirements, as well as integration with the overall vehicle platform
• Create test plans and conduct testing and analysis of battery systems to identify and resolve any issues
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure high-quality battery components
• Create boundary diagrams and device transmittals
• Coordinate CAE simulations for both mechanical and thermal systems
• Maintain documentation and records related to battery system designs and testing results
• Stay up-to-date with the latest battery technology and industry trends to ensure our electric vehicles remain competitive

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Experience developing products for mass production with injection molding, stamping, forging, and casting
• Define the requirements and specifications for battery development
• Drive battery and system design, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Plan, coordinate and execute battery validation tests, covering various aspects such as system, safety, thermal, data, barrier, vehicle, dyno/bench, life, charging and cell performance
• Participate in DFMEA and PFMEA activities
• Manage external vendors and partners for testing and manufacturing
• Main integrator of cell and electronics within the battery pack
• Familiar with adhesives and thermal interface materials
• Experience specifying fuses, contactors, relays, busbars and high voltage and low voltage connectors

Even better, you may have:

• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Hands-on experience building and launching automotive products
• 3DX experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Confluence, Jira, Asana, or other project management tools
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• A system approach to design and development with the desire and curiosity to strive for exceptional delivery execution and continuous improvement

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, 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.

This position is a leadership level 6 and ranges from $146,520-276,600.

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You will ensure that closure systems are engineered for structural integrity and manufacturing feasibility while seamlessly integrating hardware such as latches, hinges, and seals. You will support the product from early concept through prototype testing and final production launch, meet all functional, safety, and aesthetic requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead sub-system mechanical development and integration of closure systems, including sheet metal, door latches, hinges, hood/tailgate hardware, struts, and exterior handles.

• Design and develop closure inner and outer panels, reinforcements, and architectural interfaces using CAD (3DX/CATIA).

• Package and integrate moving mechanical components including hinges, latches, checks, and seals, ensuring proper kinematics and clearance.

• Define and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP&R). Coordinate physical testing for durability, strength, and environmental performance, and correlate results with CAE simulations.

• Work closely with Studio Design to ensure "Class A" surface feasibility while maintaining engineering requirements for structural stiffness and water sealing.

• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure sheet metal designs are optimized for stamping, hemming, and assembly (welding/bonding).

• Manage supplier technical delivery to ensure hardware components meet Ford's functional, weight, and cost targets.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during the development, prototype build, and vehicle launch phases.

• Own the CAD, BOM, and GD&T documentation for assigned closure sub-systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• 3+ years of experience in production vehicle development and launch.

• 3+ years of experience utilizing CAD (3DX or CATIA preferred) for automotive body or closure systems.

• Demonstrated experience in the design and release of sheet metal components or mechanical hardware

Even better, you may have:

• Closures Expertise: Strong understanding of closure-specific requirements, including hemming, sealing systems, and door-retention kinematics.

• Expert Mechanical Fundamentals: Deep understanding of mechanism kinematics, linkages, and electromechanical integration (e.g., e-latches and powered closures).

• Materials & Manufacturing: Strong knowledge of sheet metal stamping, casting, and materials science to facilitate seamless integration of hardware into the vehicle body.

• CAE Literacy: Ability to leverage CAE tools to drive design decisions regarding mechanism stiffness, timing, and structural integrity.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with global safety standards and FMVSS requirements related to door retention and closure systems.

• Validation Knowledge: Experience with DVP&R, including cycle testing, slam testing, and environmental soak validation.

• Craftsmanship: Strong understanding of GD&T and how mechanism tolerances impact vehicle-level gaps, flushes, and user perceived quality.

• Hands-on Approach: Experience in physical prototyping and a "boots-on-the-ground" mentality during production build events.

If you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

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