Product Engineer Materials

Ford Motor Company · Dearborn, MI · $65,100 - $109,300 · hybrid At Ford Motor Company, a renowned automotive manufacturer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation. As a Product Engineer Materials, you will be responsible for developing and releasing bulk materials, focusing on 2K structural adhesives and foams used in Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Battery Packs. Job Overview You will provide technical ownership of 2K adhesive and foam material specifications, supplier testing, data review, new test method development, adhesive dispensing process support, and EHS/toxicological approval requests. Your work will directly support Ford's battery manufacturing plant. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage materials engineering foundation documents, including material and performance specifications, approved source lists, and Ford laboratory test methods. Support development material FEDE requirements and Design Rules. Describe the operating environment and compatibility of materials within the Ford manufacturing and processing environment. Review and sign off on engineering drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and Design Verification/Product Validation (DV/PV) plans. Provide root cause analysis and materials expertise to resolve manufacturing and field issues. Collaborate with core engineering functions to develop and update test methods. Own the development, revision, and release of 2K structural adhesive and foam material specifications. Work with suppliers to define and track testing, review supplier test data, and drive deviation and root-cause resolution. Develop, validate, and standardize new test methods for evolving adhesive and foam chemistries. Support adhesive dispensing process development and troubleshooting. Partner with EHS and Industrial Hygiene to obtain toxicological approval for new materials. Support the Ford battery manufacturing plant, including launch support, issue resolution, and process assessments. Support material cost reduction initiatives and process innovations. Benefits Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up child care Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more Vehicle discount program for employees and family members Tuition assistance Established and active employee resource groups Paid time off for individual and team community service Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays Salary The salary range for this position is: Salary grade 5: $65,100 - $109,300 Salary grade 6: $74,300 - $124,500 Salary grade 7: $86,600 - $144,900 Salary grade 8: $99,100 - $166,200