Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Battery Manufacturing
Job Location: De Soto, KS

Job Duration: 3 months, Contract to Hire



Position Overview:

• A Senior Battery Manufacturing engineer with expertise in battery cell production and pack assembly operations. He/she is well versed in key digital technologies (such as MES & shop floor automation) to drive manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead manufacturing process optimization efforts
• Develop lean transformation programs for cost reduction and scalability.
• Manage end-to-end product launches and industrialization including offshoring projects.
• Support plant commissioning efforts as a core member of transformation/project management office
• Lead MES design and shopfloor digitalization for battery cell and/or pack assembly OEMs.
• Strategize MES deployment and operations worldwide.
• Oversee global IT transformation across multiple plants.
• Coordinate commissioning activities, including Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing
• Manage cross-functional teams for ramp-up and process validation.

Technical Skills:

• 5+ years of specialized experience in battery cell manufacturing processes,
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation tools including PLC programming, SCADA systems for real-time process monitoring and MES software.
• Strong foundation in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and knowledge of simulation tools like MATLAB and ANSYS to drive process innovation and efficiency.
• Thorough understanding of High Voltage Safety systems, covering risk assessment, hazard categorization, and operator safety protocols.
• Proven ability to coordinate commissioning tasks, including process ramp-up, validation, and stabilization for battery assembly lines.
• Development of production readiness metrics addressing organizational structure, equipment standardization, and operational workflows.
• Extensive exposure to high-volume production optimization, including identifying constraints and resolving systemic bottlenecks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing IT or engineering, with a background in manufacturing, commissioning, or production management, ideally within the automotive or EV sectors.
• Proficient in Design for Manufacturing principles and compliance regulations.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

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