Process Engineer

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• Troubleshooting and solutions: Identify and resolve issues in processes, product quality, and equipment by developing effective solutions.
• Data analysis: Examine production raw data to conduct defect analysis, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Performance improvement: Monitor and enhance yield, overall equipment efficiency (OEE), and parts per million (PPM) in electrode, assembly, and formation production processes.
• Compliance Monitoring: Oversee operating conditions at each production stage to ensure adherence to process regulations and address malfunctions.
• Technical Expertise: Provide technical support to ensure production aligns with quality, efficiency, and safety standards, including preparation for production runs, oversight during production, and managing changes in instructions or materials.
• PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Management: Regularly review and update Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Reporting: Communicate key production activities, results, and indicators on a daily or weekly basis.
• Team Collaborations: Work collaboratively with Engineers, Supervisors, and Operators to achieve production milestones.
• Training: Prepare and update work instructions, and provide training for new employees.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance the production environment using 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) and 3R (Right Material, Right Quantity, Right Position) standards.
• IT Systems: Utilize production-related IT systems such as MES and other data verification tools effectively.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
• Experiences: 3+ years in high-volume manufacturing, preferably within the battery or related industry
• Preferred Qualifications: Battery manufacturing experience, Manufacturing experience related to the process of batteries (mixing, coating, slitting, notching, stacking, welding, packaging, and degassing)
• Skills: Knowledge of battery production processes and equipment, Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods, Familiarity with IT systems related to manufacturing, including MES and data verification tools, Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, Effective communication and teamwork abilities, Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• May occasionally left and/or move up to up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms to include stoop, kneel, bend or crawl.
• Physical & Mental Demands: Office Environment, Production Site, Risks include noise (above 90 dB in compressor room), high temperatures (104–122°F in various rooms), and potential exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., heating medium oil, NMP, water treatment chemicals).