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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Production

Redwood Materials
McCarran, Nevada
Full Time
Posted October 16, 2025
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Job Description

Redwood Materials is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support pilot projects and large-scale manufacturing operations, focusing on equipment specification, process improvement, and team training to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in battery materials production.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the specification, procurement, and implementation of capital equipment
  • Design tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes
  • Review and provide input on new process equipment designs
  • Partner with the mechanical development team to transition processes and equipment into manufacturing
  • Create and own process work instructions and standard operating procedures
  • Train manufacturing personnel on new processes and equipment
  • Analyze process data and metrics to drive improvements in safety, quality, and cost
  • Troubleshoot and resolve process and equipment issues
  • Identify and execute continuous improvement projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or Master's degree (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 5 to 7 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, including understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills; previous project management experience preferred.
  • Prior experience leading capital acquisition processes.
  • Experience with industrial scale processes and equipment, including automation.
  • Detail-oriented with an analytical and structured approach to problem solving.
  • Experience with statistical data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Experience with structured capital process, including process equipment validation.
  • Technical writing experience.
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office software.
  • Solid Modeling 3D CAD experience preferred.
  • Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
  • Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly.
  • Ability to work in a split environment between office and production facility, including extended periods in the production environment.
  • 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.
  • May require occasional work on weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation will be commensurate with experience
Split work environment between office and production facility
Work may involve extended periods in production environment with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE
May require occasional work on weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs

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