Own/lead development of new/innovative manufacturing processes from proof of concept through to full scale production that enable improved battery performance and/or cost
Lead product design for manufacturability (DFM), DFMEA, Develop and manage PFMEA, DFMEA risk assessments to prioritize process improvement projects and ensure adequate metrology and controls are in place
Drive root cause analysis through process and equipment expertise, derive & execute DOE’s accordingly, characterize boundary conditions and optimize process for manufacturability and quality
Lead design reviews at different design phases to develop specifications and accelerated test plans to validate the product for its determined lifetime
Work independently and with vendors to build Proof of principle tooling/fixturing for dev, root cause of failures, propose design or component changes, and implement and validate equipment modifications
Drive ramp of new production lines by characterizing baseline performance and capability of each system and drive actions to maintain or improve performance as measured by product quality and tool availability
Analyze production with statistical software (JMP or Minitab preferred) to understand manufacturing uptime, availability, and reliability metrics-yield, OEE, cycle time, quality and investigate bottlenecks to identify root cause and countermeasure to maximize throughput
Troubleshoot and recover processes by PLC, HMI, or tool management software, and implement changes/improvements
Ensure manufacturing lines meet uptime, availability and reliability metrics – OEE, cycle time, quality and first time through
Generate and maintain documentation including machine and process specifications, drawings, BOM, spare parts, PFMEA, control plan, process flow chart
What You’ll Bring
Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
5+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering (10+ years of experience preferred)
Experience developing manufacturing processes from prototype to mass production
Experience with high speed, high volume automated manufacturing equipment (cell assembly, part feeding, packaging, metal forming, inspection systems etc.) a plus
Extensive proficiency with 3D (SolidWorks, 3Dx, Catia) and 2D CAD (AutoCAD) platforms
A passion to implement and work on ramping a manufacturing line including experience with mechanical automation equipment, design of electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion controls
Expertise in Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability, Data analysis tools ( JMP, Minitab, SQL)
Proven ability to operate under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Significant experience in leading design reviews from ideation to production