Manufacturing Engineer I II
SolidpowerLouisville, Colorado
Full Time
Posted December 6, 2025
$65k - $95k
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Job Description
A Manufacturing Engineer at Solid Power will develop and optimize lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes, lead small-scale processing, implement improvements using Lean Six Sigma, and collaborate across teams to enhance quality and reduce costs in a fast-paced, pilot-scale environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain industrial automation equipment for lithium-ion cell manufacturing
- Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve manufacturing processes
- Design and identify hardware to support process inspection
- Train operators on new manufacturing processes
- Lead small-scale slurry processing, including equipment operation, testing, and troubleshooting
- Document engineering processes through work instructions and standard operating procedures
- Analyze production data to evaluate and improve process efficiencies
- Collaborate with other departments and team members to optimize manufacturing operations
- Identify and implement cost reduction and quality enhancement strategies
- Track and ensure timely completion of SRC countermeasures
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- At least 2 years of related industry experience, preferably with lithium-ion cell manufacturing and testing.
- Experience working with industrial automation equipment related to lithium-ion cell manufacturing.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies to implement changes in a cross-functional manner.
- Proficiency in designing and identifying hardware to aid in inspection of manufacturing processes.
- Ability to train operators on new processes to a proficient level.
- Experience leading small-scale slurry processing with a team and proficiency in operation, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Experience in documenting engineering processes including writing work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Data analysis skills related to production data to determine process efficiencies.
- Ability to work closely, collaboratively, and effectively with other departments and team members.
- Ability to find ways to reduce cost and maximize quality.
- Ownership of SRC countermeasure tracking and ability to work with peer group to ensure countermeasures are completed on time and deemed effective.
- Ability to flex coverage to support off-shift tasks as required.
- Ability to be in a Dry Room environment for extended periods.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred but not required), with certification required within the first year in role with company support.
- Experience with SolidWorks (preferred).
- Experience with Minitab or JMP (preferred).
- Experience in a production environment (preferred).
- Experience with process data analysis and statistical analysis (preferred).
- Physical ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as necessary, including eye protection, hair net, gloves, face mask, coveralls, full-face respirator or PAPR.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: $65,000 - $95,000 per year
Work schedule flexibility to support off-shift tasks
Work environment perks including extended periods in a Dry Room environment
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
401(k) plan with company match
8 paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's off
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
Up to six weeks paid FMLA leave
Cell phone reimbursement
Eligibility to participate in bonus and equity plans
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