Job Summary:

 

The Manufacturing Engineer, battery pack, is responsible for developing and maintaining equipment and processes required to successfully transition battery designs into production on ’s existing cell formation, cell final processing, and battery pack equipment. The manufacturing engineer will also lead the setup and optimization of equipment added for increased capacity. The manufacturing engineer will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.
This position requires the ability to read instructions represented in manuals and follow these instructions. This position exists in a temperature-controlled environment.

Essential/Key Functions:

 

• Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures
• Lead process development to achieve throughput targets on existing equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and lead corrective actions to maintain uptime and product quality
• Drive failure analyses and DOEs to define corrective actions and implement continuous improvement
• Develop and conduct process DOEs to determine optimal process conditions
• Conduct analysis required to demonstrate equipment and process can meet design requirements such as tolerance analysis, process failure modes and effects analysis (PFMEA)
• Validate equipment and processes to demonstrate capability to meet design and operational requirements
• Setup Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules, conduct PM, and setup processes for regular execution
• Support the development of new equipment specifications and qualification requirements
• Participate in concept and detailed design reviews for equipment and process
• Develop and maintain plant engineering and equipment specifications, process and instrument diagrams, process flow diagrams, material travelers, and other key documented process knowledge.
• Performs in a manner that will prevent errors and omissions.
• Provides advisory support and assistance to the department manager as needed.
• Responsible for meeting team targets and key performance indicators
• Participate in activities needed to support the management functions of the team.
• Follow all safety guidelines and operate in a safe manner
• Physical presence on the job is essential and necessary including weekends and holidays if deemed 
• Other duties as assigned by management

 

Management Responsibilities: None

 

Minimum (Required) Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial)
• 3 years minimum hands-on experience in the commissioning and operation of complex automation systems in a medium to high volume manufacturing environment

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Hands-on equipment problem solver that can personally run equipment through HMIs.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, robotic, and/or electrical equipment
• Proven track record of using a structured, data-driven methodology to solve complex problems
• Proficiency in mechanical assembly and inspection processes
• Proficient in process characterization, validation, and monitoring using statistical tools (DOE, SPC, ANOVA, etc.)
• Experience in using PFMEA to assess and define actions to reduce process risk around key process characteristics
• Proficiency using 2D & 3D CAD to study tooling models and assemblies, and create concept level drawings (Solid works is preferred)

• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and visual
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel
• Six-Sigma Green Belt Certification

 

Posted On: Friday, September 10, 2021