Qualifications
Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute design and equipment projects to support AR&D needs; includes mechanical component design, equipment design/qualification, tooling/fixtures design to support existing and novel build processes. Conduct feasibility studies to find direction on novel processes.
- Work closely with equipment design engineers and outside partners to successfully complete proof of concepts.
- Perform equipment and process capability studies and make process improvements through experimentation and analysis.
- Integrate process control parameters into manufacturing.
- Serve as conduit between Advanced Manufacturing Team, Operations Team, and AR&D Team for process development projects.
- Mentor associate engineers and provide training for new employees and cross training activities.
- Perform other related functions as required to support AR&D.
Required Skills and Experience:
- At least 5-8 years of experience in a wide range of manufacturing processes.
- Demonstrated ability and passion to understand processes and the interactions between material, equipment, and the associated impact on product performance. Mechanically savvy.
- Demonstrated ability to design, optimize, and qualify pilot and production processes.
- Ability to create methods to generate data where none exist and to turn art into science by getting the numbers.
- Ability to use engineering judgment to make sound decisions with incomplete data. Can combine theory with empirical observations.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting.
- Self-motivated, persistent, hands-on, and results oriented. Able to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate in a data-driven manner.
- Works well in a cross-functional team with a willingness to share skills and information and mentor others.
- Proficient in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Coachable; able to act on management inputs and constructive criticism.
- Curious and excited about learning new technologies.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Lithium-ion battery industry experience.
- Experience with data analytics software (JMP, Minitab, Tableau).
- Experience with standard Quality tools (PFMEA, SPC, DOE, Control Plans, NPD, Change Management, RCA).
- Knowledge of processes such as mixing, extrusion, formation, etc.
- Knowledge of coating technologies.
- Knowledge of various laminating technologies, including, heat sealing, adhesive sealing, etc.
- Experience in taking a process from lab scale to pilot scale, and to high volume manufacturing.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Additional Information
Physical and Environmental Standards
- Capable of working in a low moisture dry room environment as required: < 1.0% Relative Humidity (-50°C dew point)
- Capable of wearing clean room attire when working in dry room environment: face mask, hair net, safety glasses, gloves, coverall suit and shoe covers
- Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: < 50lbs
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