Engineer, Process

Reports to: Manager, Production

Location: Lansing, MI

Summary

The Process Engineer will support the distribution of resources in accordance with the production/shipment plan, ensure workplace safety, optimize processes and equipment for production activities, and manage and improve production-related outcomes (e.g., Yield, Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), Quantity, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Work with engineers and operators to troubleshoot machines on the production floor to ensure highest yield and OEE

• Understand quality issues, review non-conformance reports (NCRs), analyze quality issues, and provide corrective actions

• Improve production processes by creating SOPs and training operators to ensure correct implementation on the floor

• Monitor production progress in accordance with the production plan

• Provide feedback to production management when progress issues occur

• Manage inventory (classification of good products and pending inventory)

• Handle and resolve non-conformance reports

• Manage process yield

• Conduct internal and customer audits

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and fire regulations

• Maintain cleanliness at the work site in accordance with 5S3R standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container)

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience)

• 1–3+ years of experience in a manufacturing production role or equivalent relevant experience

Skills

• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively

• Results-oriented and perseverant mindset

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Project and process management skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Technically proficient and motivated for continuous improvement

• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles

• Knowledge of battery production processes

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Benefits Overview

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums for employee and family

• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance

• Employer-supported childcare/babysitting programs

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) / Holidays

• Opportunity to grow within a diverse work environment in a global company

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match