Process Engineer II

About the role

The Process Engineer is a professional position that is responsible for safe, proper and efficient operation and maintenance of all plant equipment at the AESC Battery Plant production facility. You will be responsible for maintaining plant efficiencies, engineering and procurement of efficiency monitoring equipment. Works with the maintenance department to recommend preventative maintenance on plant equipment. Work across the organization to foster continuous improvement for long-term success.

This position is a great opportunity to learn A LOT and contribute a ton in a fun work environment with incredibly smart people that will constantly keep you on your toes.

Responsibilities

• Maintains plant efficiencies and makes recommendations to operations site manager if plant processes require adjustments.
• Analyzes data on the process to troubleshoot process issues and maximize plant performance.
• Responds to operating needs. Provides lead role for plant and equipment performance evaluation; optimizing resource use and maximize reliable power generation.
• Writes clear and accurate equipment and process procedures for manufacturing employees.
• Responsible for process sheet development for assigned area.
• Supports process changes, design changes, trial parts, and Kaizen improvement activities.
• Ledges equipment acquisition or modifications to support new model launches.
• Provides engineering representation for cross-functional activities involving other disciplines such as Facilities and Controls, etc.
• Demonstrates data driven problem solving methodology and can effectively present work to all levels of management.
• Conducts regular safety and process audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering).
• 1-3 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing facility.
• Must be a self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills and Data Driven Decision-Making skills.
• Must have good understanding of root cause analysis (RCA), problem solving techniques, and process control management for quality and throughput issue resolution.
• Familiarity with design of experience (DOE) and knowledge of Minitab or JMP software.
• Ability to quickly obtain a working knowledge of lithium-ion batteries.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, OneNote, SharePoint).
• Independent, driven, eager to learn, has strong time management skills, and the ability to manage simultaneous and often changing priorities.
• New model experience and equipment design, installation, and commissioning.
• Working knowledge of project management related to the introduction of products to market.
• Able to work and lead contractors through the process of RFP to commissioning of equipment.
• Ability to follow specific direction and also to work independently in a fast-paced atmosphere.
• Experience with contributing to the creation of reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Experience in information gathering, tracking, and consolidation.
• Effectively coordinates schedules and meetings using tools such as Outlook, Google Calendar, Office 365, etc.
• Outstanding oral & written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information in a simple way.
• Works well in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with conferencing systems (Microsoft Teams).
• Ability to apply technical math skills to solve real world problems.
• Experience working and leading a team across cultural and discipline boundaries.

Nice to have

• Experience with contributing to the creation of reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Experience in information gathering, tracking, and consolidation.
• Effectively coordinates schedules and meetings using tools such as Outlook, Google Calendar, Office 365, etc.
• Outstanding oral & written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information in a simple way.
• Works well in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with conferencing systems (Microsoft Teams).
• Ability to apply technical math skills to solve real world problems.
• Experience working and leading a team across cultural and discipline boundaries.

What We Offer

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K with company match.
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available).
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays.
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid).
• Tuition reimbursement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment

• The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic.
• The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.