Battery Cell Manufacturing Engineer - Process & TrialsLocation:Work Arrangement: On-site
Schedule: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week
Overtime: Up to 20-25%
Travel: Up to 10-15%, including potential international travel to Japan
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field
Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced
Battery Cell Manufacturing Engineer to support Production Engineering - Battery Manufacturing Engineering (PE-BME) Battery Cell Department in Liberty, North Carolina.
This position will focus on
battery cell manufacturing, pre-production trials, process improvement, and technical problem solving. The engineer will lead planning and problem-solving activities associated with battery cell production while working closely with equipment, manufacturing, quality, R&D, and production engineering teams.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with
battery cell manufacturing processes, particularly
winding, cell assembly, electrolyte filling, production trials, and process/equipment validation.
Key Responsibilities- Lead cross-functional teams supporting battery manufacturing equipment, processes, and production trials.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute pre-production and manufacturing trial activities.
- Investigate and resolve material, product, equipment, and manufacturing process issues.
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Develop detailed trial plans for process confirmation and problem-solving activities.
- Utilize Toyota Business Practice (TBP), Lean manufacturing, or similar structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Evaluate battery cell performance using analytical tools, manufacturing data, and quality methods.
- Track trial results, KPIs, technical issues, and corrective actions.
- Develop detailed technical reports and executive-level summaries.
- Support process and equipment specifications, improvements, and kaizen activities.
- Coordinate new material introductions, validation activities, and manufacturing change points.
- Collaborate with Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, equipment suppliers, and other internal and external partners.
- Support standardization and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems and procedures.
- Mentor team members in battery technology, trial planning, execution, data analysis, and manufacturing principles.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting manufacturing production preparation, including:
- Project planning and schedule management
- Process and equipment planning
- Equipment specifications and procurement
- Installation and commissioning
- Manufacturing trials and validation
- Experience with battery cell products, manufacturing processes, equipment, or trial activities.
- Strong manufacturing problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
- Experience interpreting and applying product/process specifications, engineering drawings, and manufacturing data.
- Experience working across multiple functions within a large manufacturing organization.
- Ability to communicate technical results and project status to leadership.
Highly Preferred Experience- 2+ years of experience with winding, cell assembly, and electrolyte filling for automotive battery cells; 5+ years preferred.
- Lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing experience.
- Battery chemistry and material knowledge.
- Experience conducting trials to validate new materials, processes, or equipment.
- Toyota Production System (TPS) experience.
- Toyota Business Practice (TBP) or equivalent structured problem-solving experience.
- Ryohin Joken / Conditions for Good Process and Product experience.
- New-model manufacturing or simultaneous engineering experience.
- Manufacturing plant production operations experience.
- Data analytics tools and methods.
- Digital engineering software and the ability to read, interpret, or modify model data.
- Japanese language proficiency is a plus.
Ideal CandidateThe strongest candidate will be a
hands-on battery manufacturing engineer who understands both the product and the production process. Experience with
automotive lithium-ion battery cells, winding, cell assembly, electrolyte fill, equipment/process trials, material validation, and manufacturing problem solving will be especially valuable.
Candidates from
battery manufacturing, automotive, chemical/material engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, or other advanced high-volume manufacturing environments may also be considered when their experience aligns closely with battery processes and production trials.
Additional RequirementsThis position may require
overtime, weekend or plant-shutdown support, and domestic/international travel based on project needs. International travel may include Japan for equipment testing and related engineering activities.
