Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview Trojan Battery Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its dynamic team. The role focuses on designing, developing, improving, and exploiting manufacturing technologies to produce high‑quality products safely. Responsibilities Determine how key functions in a process are identified, defined, and controlled. Identify and troubleshoot quality and manufacturing efficiency issues. Use statistical screening to improve process capability. Provide process and operations support to cross‑functional teams. Apply Lean manufacturing principles, eliminating waste and improving ergonomics. Employ techniques such as SMED, Poka‑Yoke, Kan‑Ban, Kaizen, 6S, A3, and TPM. Improve production machines through corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance. Determine costs, select vendors, and ensure accurate implementation. Manage project expenditures and deliver projects on time and within budget. Maintain compliance with local and federal regulations for system design. Create engineering documents: Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Standard Operation Sheets, Job Element Sheets, time studies, cost estimates, line and cell balancing, capital expense requests, project schedules, design specifications, equipment specifications, and construction specifications. Maintain ISO‑9001 knowledge and apply it to manufacturing processes. Qualifications 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. 4‑year degree required, preferably in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, or Electro‑Mechanical Engineering. Technical training in equipment operation technology (or equivalent work experience). Solid knowledge of battery manufacturing processes, preferably lead‑acid batteries. Strong project management skills and a proactive, business‑focused mindset. Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities. High proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and statistical software. Proficient technical writer with the ability to guide, prioritize, and execute tasks with minimal supervision. Some work travel may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr