Manufacturing Engineer I

Get To Know East Penn!Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems' Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world's leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In seven remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world's leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial customers and U.S. Government/military customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.OverviewThe ideal engineer will be able to identify the bottlenecks within the process by using engineering methods and data analysis. The person will develop improved and more efficient methods for the manufacturing associates without sacrificing safety or quality, as well as involve the operators in the process. The person will develop the ability to be able to develop methods for assembly for new designs. In addition, the person will root cause issues generated by the manufacturing or handling of the product and develop containment, interim corrective actions, and permanent actions. They will be responsible for learning how FMEAs work, update FMEAs, and the link to developing/update control plans. The role is responsible for developing, updating, and maintaining the work instructions for all assembly processes. This is a hands-on role building the batteries, assembling the packs into counterweights, and running the testing/charging process will be required at times. This is a full-time opportunity. Finally, the role also requires the use to develop layouts for the equipment and plant specific to the assembly processes.ResponsibilitiesIdentify process issues and develop corrective actionsIdentify efficiency opportunities, prove them out, then implement changesSupport associate issues to develop resolutions or communicate proper assembly techniquesDevelop and maintain work instructionsLearn / support development / and maintain FMEAs and control plansRead and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures; update as necessary for design changes or efficiency improvementsTroubleshoot process related issues affecting safety and product qualityMaintain and interpret redline drawings and process notes for deviations to product and process documentationContribute to DFM feedback to engineeringMonitor & maintain equipment to meet company standardsRead shop work orders (traveler) and follow production work instructionsFollow proper material handling instructionsFollow approved ESD prevention practicesPerform time studies of manufacturing processes; identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvementsDevelop and implement process monitoring tools (e.g. control charts, maintenance plans, etc).Provide input on quality issues, possible solutions, and resolutions status if process is at faultQualificationsMinimum (Required) Qualifications:Education and ExperienceEngineering/Technical Degree or equivalent experiencePreferred minimum 2 years in manufacturingPreferred knowledge and the use of AutoCAD and SolidWorksKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExperience in collection and analysis of failure dataProficiency in Microsoft OfficeAbility to read, write, and communicate in EnglishDevelop processes and testing plans to support designsAbility to adapt to changing prioritiesStatistical analysis to support decision makingHigh level trade off decisions based on financialsDisclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice