What you will do
Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, you will manage projects and serve as an equipment SME for new and existing plant processes. You will support plant operations to design/innovate the battery manufacturing equipment to enable the region to meet the mid- and long-term safety, quality, and cost KPI targets. With these initiatives you will support our next generation operational improvements to produce batteries more safely and efficiently.
How you will do it
ME Support for the Manufacturing Plants for Process, Equipment and Project Execution.
Oversee the application of lean manufacturing principles in operations including process layouts, assembly equipment, process flow, and any interfacing with the Maintenance department for physical plant resource issues
Equipment Led to help develop critical spare parts lists, standardize spare parts, and incorporate and standardize TPM processes into each plant for sustainability.
Recommend design changes or alternatives to assist with manufacturing.
Works with operations, maintenance, and quality to identify continuous improvement and cost reduction activities
Supports manufacturing engineering projects requiring development of specifications, supplier management, purchase, installation, qualification of manufacturing equipment and project management
Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery
Provides technical expertise and leadership to ensure that shop floor problems are resolved based on sound engineering concepts
Analyzes product or equipment specification and performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods
Supports manufacturing engineering projects requiring development of specifications, supplier management, purchase, installation, and qualification of manufacturing equipment
Participates in the development and execution of equipment installation and operational qualifications
Share best practices, problem solving and drive process improvements.
Troubleshoots productivity, quality, and parts issues in manufacturing, determining root cause, correcting problems, and instituting processes to prevent the same (or similar) issues from recurring
Ensures that processes and procedures are documented and current
Supports Process Engineers for updating PFMEA (Controls / Communication related)
Guides the plant Manufacturing Engineers in the execution of, SSOW, Layout, flow, PFMEA, PHIL, Machine Qualifications, cost tracking roadmap, etc.
Continuous partnership within the plant teams to integrate changes accordingly and where applicable.
Draft and Coordinate Deployment of for Equipment and Tooling Changes (ETC) across plants.
Recommending and drafting new policies and procedures
Mentor and hands-on development of new engineers within the plants in the Assembly space.
Manage effectively multiple priorities under tight deadlines and bring assignments to successful completion
What we look for
Bachelor’s or higher in Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Min 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing / Process Engineering w/ Project Management, Strong Communication, Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
Previous experience in process controls and automation projects
Ability to set priorities, work independently, and coordinate multiple projects utilizing available resources.
Proficiency with Auto CAD, SolidWorks, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other related programs.
Experience with Project Execution
Willing and able to work in a matrix organization.
Ability to set priorities, work independently, and coordinate multiple projects utilizing available resources.
Ability to work effectively across all the US plants
Willing and able to travel up to 25% at times
Preferred Characteristics: Nice to have
Precious Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing Equipment and Process…