General Motors

Battery Cell Assembly Process Engineer

General Motors$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years in GMIO GPS Manufacturing Engineering or similar role
  • 5+ years in Lean manufacturing, APQP, PFMEA, Process Control Plans
  • Experience with problem-solving methodologies like Shainin, DFSS, Red-X
  • 3 years in high-speed assembly for battery manufacturing
  • 2 years in installation and start-up of high-volume assembly equipment
  • Familiarity with Global Propulsion Systems Development Process

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of cell assembly processes and equipment specifications
  • Coach team members and stakeholders on technical issues
  • Create engineering specifications and documentation for battery cell assembly
  • Develop Bills of Process and Bills of Equipment for manufacturing
  • Build relationships with JV partners to ensure successful facility launches
  • Collaborate with suppliers for equipment design and procurement
  • Optimize manufacturing line layouts for assembly efficiency

Benefits

  • Hybrid work policy: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
  • Opportunity to work on next-generation battery cell technology
  • Potential for international travel and collaboration
  • Role offers significant technical leadership responsibilities
  • Engagement with high-profile manufacturing projects
Full Job Description

Job Description

DUTIES: Technical expert for the development of cell assembly processes including development and approval of cell assembly equipment specifications. Provide technical leadership and coaching to team members and stakeholders. Develop battery cell assembly processes, engineering specifications, documentation, etc. Develop and implement Bill of Process and Bill of Equipment. Interface and build relationships with JV partners to support the flawless launch of battery cell manufacturing facilities. Work with machinery and equipment suppliers on procurement, design, build, validation, and start-up of cell assembly equipment. Work with equipment suppliers on design and build of cell assembly equipment. Optimization of cell manufacturing line layout for assembly processes. Support construction teams with specifications on building and facility requirements for assembly processes. Support implementation of GM safety specifications and equipment safety reviews. Develop assembly strategies for implementation of next generation battery cell technology. Interface with leadership and support development of battery cell manufacturing strategies. 25% travel required domestically and internationally. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.                                                                                                                                   

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,  or related field of study. Five (5) years of experience as a GMIO GPS Manufacturing Engineering, or related occupation.  Must have five (5) years of experience in the following: Lean manufacturing approaches and tools; APQP & PFMEA, Process Control Plans, Bill of Process (BoP) and Bill of Equipment (BoE); Problem solving methodologies including Shainin, DFSS, and Red-X; and Global Manufacturing System (GMS). Three (3) years of experience in the following: High-speed assembly equipment used in battery cell manufacturing lines; and Statistical Process Control and Process capability. Two (2) years of experience in the following: Installation, debug and start up of high volume assembly equipment; Global Propulsion Systems Development Process  (GPDP), Propulsion Systems Quality and Readiness Review (SPQRR); and Project Management.

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