Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the role

Gotion Inc. is seeking a motivated and results-driven Process Engineer to support the Pack and Module Manufacturing team. This role is critical for ensuring stable manufacturing processes, achieving target goals, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stable manufacturing processes within the Pack and Module production lines, achieving target yield, process capability, throughput, and OEE goals.
• Support the selection, evaluation, and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and technical requirements for new and existing production lines.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to establish and maintain effective control plans and in-process quality controls.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues on the production floor and drive timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies and quality tools to identify root causes and prevent issue recurrence.
• Develop, review, and maintain process documentation including: Process Flow Diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Process Standards, Control Plans.
• Design and execute process experiments, collect and analyze process data, and provide recommendations for process optimization.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, yield, and cost reduction.
• Conduct training and provide technical guidance to production personnel on manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience: 3–10 years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience.
• Previous experience with Pack and Module assembly processes is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting production line launches, process qualification, or manufacturing ramp-up activities is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing process development and optimization.
• Experience with process troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and interpretation to drive process improvements.
• Familiarity with quality systems and process control methodologies, including: Control Plans, PFMEA, SPC, APQP, MSQP.
• Experience utilizing quality and problem-solving tools such as: 8D, Fishbone Diagram, 5 Why Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Seven QC Tools, Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong technical documentation and report-writing skills.

Skills

• Experience in lithium-ion battery, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or related industries.
• Understanding of battery pack and module manufacturing processes.
• Experience with automated assembly equipment and production systems.
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup or high-growth manufacturing environment.

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 + 15% bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.