Role: Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Battery Manufacturing
Location: De Soto, KS
Interview Mode: Phone/Skype
Job Type: ContractOverview:
Seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in battery cell production, pack assembly, and digital manufacturing technologies like #MES and #ShopFloorAutomation. The ideal candidate will drive process optimization and lead global industrialization initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Lead manufacturing optimization using #LeanManufacturing and #SixSigma principlesDrive cost reduction and scale through lean transformationsManage product launches and offshoring projectsOversee commissioning, including #FAT and #SATDesign and implement MES systems for battery cell and pack linesCoordinate global #ITTransformation and #Automation effortsLead cross-functional teams for ramp-up and process validationTechnical Skills:5+ years in #BatteryManufacturing and #CellAssemblyStrong expertise in #PLCProgramming, #SCADA, and #MESsoftwareKnowledge of #HighVoltageSafety, #ProcessSimulation (#MATLAB, #ANSYS)Experience with high-volume #ProductionOptimization and readiness metricsQualifications:Bachelor's/Master’s in Engineering or related field5+ years in manufacturing IT, production, or commissioning—preferably in #Automotive or #EV sectorsProficient in #DFM and compliance standardsExcellent leadership and problem-solving abilities