What you will doReporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, you will manage projects and serve as an equipment SME for new and existing plant processes. You will support plant operations to design/innovate the battery manufacturing equipment to enable the region to meet the mid- and long-term safety, quality, and cost KPI targets. With these initiatives you will support our next generation operational improvements to produce batteries more safely and efficiently.
How you will do it- ME Support for the Manufacturing Plants for Process, Equipment and Project Execution.
- Oversee the application of lean manufacturing principles in operations including process layouts, assembly equipment, process flow, and any interfacing with the Maintenance department for physical plant resource issues
- Equipment Led to help develop critical spare parts lists, standardize spare parts, and incorporate and standardize TPM processes into each plant for sustainability.
- Recommend design changes or alternatives to assist with manufacturing.
- Works with operations, maintenance, and quality to identify continuous improvement and cost reduction activities
- Supports manufacturing engineering projects requiring development of specifications, supplier management, purchase, installation, qualification of manufacturing equipment and project management
- Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery
- Provides technical expertise and leadership to ensure that shop floor problems are resolved based on sound engineering concepts
- Analyzes product or equipment specification and performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods
- Supports manufacturing engineering projects requiring development of specifications, supplier management, purchase, installation, and qualification of manufacturing equipment
- Participates in the development and execution of equipment installation and operational qualifications
- Share best practices, problem solving and drive process improvements.
- Troubleshoots productivity, quality, and parts issues in manufacturing, determining root cause, correcting problems, and instituting processes to prevent the same (or similar) issues from recurring
- Ensures that processes and procedures are documented and current
- Supports Process Engineers for updating PFMEA (Controls / Communication related)
- Guides the plant Manufacturing Engineers in the execution of, SSOW, Layout, flow, PFMEA, PHIL, Machine Qualifications, cost tracking roadmap, etc.
- Continuous partnership within the plant teams to integrate changes accordingly and where applicable.
- Draft and Coordinate Deployment of for Equipment and Tooling Changes (ETC) across plants.
- Recommending and drafting new policies and procedures
- Mentor and hands-on development of new engineers within the plants in the Assembly space.
- Manage effectively multiple priorities under tight deadlines and bring assignments to successful completion
What we look for- Bachelor's or higher in Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- Min 5 years' experience in Manufacturing / Process Engineering w/ Project Management, Strong Communication, Interpersonal and Organizational Skills
- Previous experience in process controls and automation projects
- Ability to set priorities, work independently, and coordinate multiple projects utilizing available resources.
- Proficiency with Auto CAD, SolidWorks, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other related programs.
- Experience with Project Execution
- Willing and able to work in a matrix organization.
- Ability to set priorities, work independently, and coordinate multiple projects utilizing available resources.
- Ability to work effectively across all the US plants
- Willing and able to travel up to 25% at times
Preferred Characteristics: Nice to have- Precious Lead Acid Battery Manufacturing Equipment and Process Experience
- Previous experience in process controls and automation projects
- PLC programming experience with ability to read, explain, create basic ladder logic.
- Understands the I/O of the robotic system. Understand how PLC interacts with robotic systems including safety interlocks.
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What you get:- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
