Process Engineer

About the role

This Process Engineer role supports the manufacturing of specialized thermal battery products used in highly regulated industries. You will join a small team of process engineers, each owning a specific manufacturing area, with your focus on the core battery assembly process that relies heavily on manual assembly and hands-on production support.

Responsibilities

• Support the core battery assembly process, with a strong focus on manual assembly and production support.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are highly manufacturable, produce high-quality output, and are clearly documented for the Operations team.
• Develop, create, and maintain detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures for manufacturing processes.
• Implement continuous process improvement projects that focus on cost reduction, throughput improvement, and output increase.
• Work closely with Operations to train shop floor employees on new and existing processes, tools, and procedures.
• Collaborate with facilities and maintenance teams to identify, specify, and implement equipment upgrades and improvements.
• Troubleshoot, solve, and document manufacturing process, performance, and equipment issues in a structured and timely manner.
• Conduct root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations for manufacturing and process-related issues.
• Partner with Battery Design Engineering and Mechanical Engineering to transfer new battery designs from development into production.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process performance, quality, and output, and use data to drive improvements.
• Support the proposed battery design process to ensure new products are manufacturable and aligned with production capabilities.
• Provide production support to resolve day-to-day manufacturing challenges and maintain stable operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in aerospace and defense-related projects to ensure manufacturing requirements are met.
• Use engineering analysis, computational modeling, and prototype build/test activities to solve technical problems and optimize processes.
• Document process changes, improvements, and lessons learned to maintain robust process knowledge and traceability.
• Perform other engineering and process-related duties as assigned to support the overall manufacturing operation.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• A hands-on, mechanically inclined approach with a strong interest in spending time on the manufacturing floor.
• Experience in process engineering within a manufacturing setting, ideally supporting assembly operations.
• Ability to solve engineering problems through analysis, computational modeling, and building/testing prototypes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to collaborate with Operations, Mechanical Engineering, Battery Design Engineering, Maintenance, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills to manage multiple projects and production support activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for data analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Experience with PLC or similar equipment programming.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for process, performance, and equipment issues.
• Capability to conduct root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations.
• Comfort working in highly regulated industries such as aerospace and defense.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering in a field related to the supported process, typically Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Six Sigma certification and practical application experience are a plus.
• CAD modeling experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting battery design engineers and production teams.
• Familiarity with documentation practices for work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Experience monitoring and interpreting key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive process improvements.
• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments is beneficial.
• Interest in working on advanced battery technology and specialized power systems.