A Manufacturing Engineer responsible for developing, optimizing, and scaling production lines for high-voltage energy storage systems, including assembly line setup, process troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient, high-quality manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
Design and bring up new in-house assembly lines for NPI volume production
Establish takt-time targets and optimize line balance for efficiency
Troubleshoot line issues and implement corrective actions to improve yield and quality
Own DFM and DFT efforts, providing feedback to engineering teams
Collaborate with quality and test engineering to ensure process stability and defect containment
Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and cost-reduction opportunities
Requirements
A B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
5 - 10 years of experience in production support or NPI (New Product Introduction) for high-power electronics or electro-mechanical assemblies.
Strong technical knowledge of SMT (Surface Mount Technology), reflow, box build, mechanical assembly, and HV (High Voltage) safety processes.
Ability to write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training documents.
Experience working with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) on high-volume production environments.
Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Python, SQL for data extraction, or Lean Six Sigma certification.
Ability to perform the essential job functions safely and successfully in accordance with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time.
Essential physical requirements such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
Willingness to occasionally work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job.
Willingness to undertake occasional travel as required.