Manufacturing Engineer

About Peak Nano

Established in 2016 to bring patented nanotechnology from the laboratory to commercial applications, Peak Nano is tackling challenges across the power grid, fusion, electric vehicles, aerospace, and defense. With AI-powered design and advanced nanolayered technology, Peak Nano’s drop-in-ready, industry-disrupting solutions dramatically boost systems’ performance.

Our NanoPlex™ films technology, protected by 20+ global patents, is designed and engineered in the U.S., with a secure supply chain from allied nations, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. These purpose-built nanolayered solutions enable breakthroughs across critical industries, strengthening American energy independence, leadership, and national security.

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer II will lead manufacturing improvements to the Peak Nano production process. This includes managing capital improvements, operation, and troubleshooting of multilayer cast film co-extrusion lines designed to produce capacitor films.

Peak Nano is focused on delivering innovative, disruptive solutions to the nanolayer film market. Located in Valley View, OH, the Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with all functions to ensure high quality, efficient material development and production of nanolayered capacitor films

Key responsibilities include:

• Document and manage standard work instructions
• Identify material and workflow bottlenecks and implement solutions
• Develop and implement maintenance plans
• Resolve film quality concerns on customer programs
• Recommend / develop equipment and process upgrades
• Support scale-up and commercialization of new technologies by working seamlessly with other groups, business partners, and customers
• Lead continuous improvement programs
• Consistently apply the Scientific Method in the planning and execution of experimental plans
• Train extrusion technicians on daily line operations
• Demonstrate the appropriate use of statistical tools to solve complex problems
• Use skills and competencies to increase productivity of self and others
• Serve on multi-disciplinary project teams to collaborate, provide technical input, and deliver results aligned with team deliverables
• Understand and implement appropriate EH&S standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the operation of an extrusion line. Lead by example for sate behaviors by promoting safe work habits
• Install, commission, and lead operation of nanolayer coextrusion line

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical Engineering 
• Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with film processing and extrusion are absolute must haves
• Web handling experience in films, paper, or converting industry
• Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
• Ability to partner with team members and stakeholders from multiple backgrounds
• Willingness to learn statistical data analysis
• US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLC systems
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma
• Experience with NetSuite ERP
• New product scale-up and commercialization experience
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment