Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Batteries (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering)

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Batteries

Location: New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

Company Description: Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with global lithium and lead-acid battery standards across manufacturing plants and branch facilities.
• Lead end-to-end implementation of battery products, including setup, ordering, delivery, storage, installation, shipping, and invoicing.
• Research and interpret country, state, and local regulations to support lithium battery deployment in new facilities.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to integrate lithium battery requirements into facility planning for new product introductions.
• Support Purchasing in evaluating battery suppliers, focusing on manufacturing capabilities and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• 8-15 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Valid driving privileges
• Ability to travel frequently (6–20%), including overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate technical degree or a combination of technical and business degrees.
• Extensive manufacturing experience, including global plant operations.
• Proven project management skills with experience leading complex, multi-year projects.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of lithium battery manufacturing processes and related regulations.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Work Authorization: Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits: Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more. EOE Veterans/Disabilities