Manufacturing Engineer / Production Engineer

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the production and assembly of lithium-ion battery packs. Your efforts will be essential in stabilizing and scaling operations, focusing on production support, tooling, and process improvement on the assembly floor.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day production support for battery pack assembly.
• Design and implement fixtures and tooling to enhance assembly efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions.
• Resolve issues with the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Interpret engineering requirements and propose rework solutions for assembly challenges.
• Support semi-automated equipment and robotic systems used in the assembly process.
• Be present on the production floor the majority of the time, working directly with the team.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong experience in lean manufacturing and production engineering.
• Experience with semi-automated equipment and robotic assembly systems is a plus.
• Ability to work with large battery assemblies, including epoxy application and high-level mechanical assembly.
• Hands-on, proactive approach to solving production challenges.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with limited initial structure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in fixture/tooling design and process stabilization.
• Understanding of the nuances of battery pack assembly and manufacturing systems.