Electrical Battery Design Engineer

5 days ago

Glendale, Arizona, United States BlueOval SK LLC. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Battery Design Engineer to join our team at BlueOval SK LLC in Glendale, Kentucky. As a key member of our start-up team, you will have the unique opportunity to launch our facility from the ground up and contribute to the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business.

With Ford's 100 years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise, we are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee to build three state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facilities. Our new advanced manufacturing facilities will use cutting-edge technology to become the world's best battery manufacturer.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop stamping processes and progressive die strip layouts for new model parts optimized for cost and quality on a timely basis, supported by other company activities to achieve company objectives.
  • Provide knowledgeable liaison of progressive die part feasibility, strip layout development, die design, construction, tryout, and buyoff for new model progressive stampings.
  • Create draw die CAD developments and construction release files for new model stampings.
  • Lead the development of Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA's) for new model stampings.
  • Update and maintain existing die process information for the inclusion of improvements, service requirements, and carryover modified part releases required for new model usage.
  • Participate in and initiate cost requests for new model costing, evaluation of engineering proposals.
  • Provide primary engineering support to N/C, machining, construction, tryout, and buyoff of dies.
  • Support Stamping Feasibility and Stamping Die Process engineering with die design investigations and deliver design solutions and product/process requirements to proposed Die Design Architecture.
  • Develop detailed 3D solid CAD models to define all Stamping Die engineering intent (Press information, automation, part load/unload, gripper locations, pad travel, CAM travel, typical design sections etc.).
  • Design draw, trim/pierce & flange (including CAMs) for current model programs.
  • Check vendor designs for compliance with Ford requirements and construction/production deliverables using Virtual Verification tools.
  • Develop Generic Die Architecture models based on PDPD process and target facility.
  • Review customer feedback and develop permanent corrective actions to improve die design quality.
  • Work with Customers to improve process and die design deliverables in support of company quality/cost/timing objectives.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree or equivalent experience in Drafting/Design or Tool & Die Apprenticeship.
  • 5+ yrs of related experience. Must have 2 years minimum experience in at least one of the following stamping areas:
    • Die Processing, Progressive Dies
    • CAD Draw Development
    • Die Design Die Construction, and/or Tryout.
  • Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern.
  • CAD skills required, CATIA V5 preferred.
  • Proficient in reading stamping die designs, both manual and CAD.
  • PFMEA proficiency required.
  • MS Office proficiency required (.XLS, .DOC, .PPT, and Outlook).
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Lean Manufacturing experience.
  • Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.
  • Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase.
  • Minimum 8 years Die Design experience for large automotive sheet metal panels.
  • Minimum 5 years 3D solid die design experience in one of the following CAD systems: I-DEAS, UniGraphics, Catia.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience Die Design & Construction standards (WDX).
  • Experience in the use of Virtual verification tools such as Vis-Mock-Up, Smirt to check for die interference, automation clearance, Machining clearance, etc.
  • Familiar with Patterns, NC Machining and Die Construction Practices.
Preferred Requirements
  • Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering degrees preferred.
  • Understanding of sheet metal FLD Reports and general sheet metal forming methods preferred.
About BlueOval SK LLC

We are leading the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.

We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100 years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.

What We Offer
  • A competitive salary range of $110,000 - $140,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • 401k plan with retirement planning services.
  • Medical and prescription drug coverage.
  • Dental and vision coverage.
  • Preventative Care.
  • Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance.
  • Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO.
  • Parental Leave.
  • Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program.
  • Climate-controlled working environment.

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