Analyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness in cost effective means while driving to achieve world-class quality levels
Lead continuous improvement projects to maximize yield, capacity and capability
Apply technical knowledge to innovate, design and develop processes, procedures, tooling and fixtures
Work with cross-functional teams to develop, validate and improve processes used in manufacturing and manufacturability of designs
Support new model/product introductions in coordination with Design Engineering, New Product Introduction team, Quality and other parties as needed
Enable data driven operational and financial decisions through predictive insights into tool and process performance, including assistance in integration of factory data systems
Utilize structured problem-solving techniques such as Design of Experiments (DoE), Five Why (5W) and Eight Disciplines (8D)
Monitor and reduce process variation using techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
Create and maintain Standard Work Instructions for assigned processes.
Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved
Participate in the development and maintenance of FMEAs and Control Plans
Develop and modify line layouts, including material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics, utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices
Develop and train Process Technicians
Assist in the training of Associates as needed
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor or Master in any Engineering discipline. Alternatively, the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
Experience in a Battery Cell manufacturing environment is welcomed
Proficiency in automated equipment systems and tools, with a preference for coating applications
Experience in a technology-based industry, where automated production techniques are utilized
Must possess process engineering skills (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, constraint analysis, flow optimization, root cause analysis, etc.).
Strong team working skills at all levels of an organization, especially skilled at working with direct labor to understand challenges and work on developing optimal solutions using structured methods
Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying statistics to process measurement and control
Comfortable providing clear and focused technical guidance to outside engineering resources
Hands-on mentality
Ability to read and interpret basic mechanical and electrical drawings