Own the development and optimization of novel battery manufacturing technologies
Prioritize safety across all aspects of manufacturing, ranging from process design to scaled manufacturing
Collaborate with the product design, R&D, quality, equipment and supply chain teams to translate product requirements into a battery design and manufacturing process that achieve company targets
Select the right manufacturing methods to make Iron Anodes and/or Air Cathodes and validate recommendations through engineering trials and prototype builds
Inform multi-million dollar equipment purchasing decisions for high-volume production lines
Commission and own novel processes in a fast-paced prototype manufacturing environment
Support multiple electrode manufacturing efforts and collaborate cross-functionally
Requirements
5+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment, ideally in process engineering, NPI, or scale–up
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
Hands-on experience with small to medium to large equipment and a desire to roll up your sleeves and fill the gaps where necessary
Demonstrated expertise in process engineering principles such as, Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, SPC, and quality management systems for process optimization and improvement
Lived experience using statistical methods to make process development decisions (using JMP, Minitab or equivalent)
Experience owning manufacturing processes and showing accountability for their safety, quality, throughput, yield, and overall success
Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work onsite from the listed work location