Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Manufacturing Engineeris responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes assembly operations. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, this role ensures production processes aresafe, efficient, repeatable, and aligned with engineering intent, supporting facility launch, production ramp-up, and long-term scalability.

Reporting & Scope

• Reports to:

  Director of Manufacturing

• Works closely with:

• Production Supervisors and Operators

• Product Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal)

• Product Integration

• Quality and EHS

• Primary focus:

  Manufacturing process design, line support, and continuous improvement

Core Responsibilities

1. Manufacturing Process Development

• Develop and document

  end-to-end manufacturing processes

  for:

• Battery module assembly

• Battery pack assembly

• Define process flow, work content, and sequencing to meet:

• Quality requirements

• Throughput and takt-time targets

• Safety and ergonomic standards

2. Work Instructions & Standard Work

• Create andmaintain:

• Detailed work instructions

• Visual aids and standard work documentation

• Ensure instructions reflect:

• Engineering drawings and BOMs

• Current revisions and approved changes

• Train production staffonnew or updated processes.

3. Equipment, Tooling & Fixture Support

• Specify, install, and support:

• Assembly tools and fixtures

• Test and inspection equipment

• Material handling aids

• Support commissioning and validation of production equipment.

4. Production Ramp-Up & Line Support

• Support production during:

• Initial line launch

• Volume ramp-up

• Introduction of new products or variants

• Act as first responder for:

• Process-related issues

• Bottlenecks or downtime

• Implement corrective actions to stabilize production.

5. Quality & Process Control

• Define and support:

• In-process quality checks

• Error-proofing (poka-yoke)

• Process capability and control plans

• Partner with Quality on:

• Root cause analysis

• Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

6. Engineering Change & NPI Support

Supportengineering change management, including:

• Assessing manufacturability impacts

• Updating processes and work instructions

Support new product introduction (NPI)by:

• Preparing production processes

• Participating in pilot builds

• Ensuring smooth transition from engineering to production

7. Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction

• Identifyand execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on:

• Yield improvement

• Cycle time reduction

• Labor efficiency

• Scrap and rework reduction

• Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve flow and productivity.

8. Safety & Ergonomics

• Ensure manufacturing processescomply with:

• EHS requirements

• Safe work practices

• Identify and mitigate ergonomic and safety risks in assembly and material handling.

9. Documentation, Metrics & Reporting

• Maintainaccuratedocumentation for:

• Process definitions

• Equipment settings

• Change history

• Track and report key process metrics to support operational decision-making.

Typical Day-to-Day Activities

• Support production floor operations

• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues

• Update work instructions and process documentation

• Participatein improvement events

• Support line balancing and staffing adjustments

• Coordinate with engineering and quality teams

Key Deliverables

• Manufacturing process flows and layouts

• Standard work and work instructions

• Equipment and tooling specifications

• Process improvement plans and results

• Inputs to production readiness and launch reviews

Authority & Boundaries

• Authority to define and improve manufacturing processes

• No authority over product design decisions

• Expected to escalate safety, quality, or capacity risks promptly

Success Metrics (Manufacturing Engineering KPIs)

• Process stability and repeatability

• First-pass yield and defect reduction

• Throughput vs takt-time targets

• Reduction in downtime and rework

• Effectiveness of NPI transitions

Why This Role Matters

In battery manufacturing:

• Small process errors scale into big problems

• Early instability kills margins

• Good processes protect quality and safety

This role ensures our manufacturing operation isengineered, not improvised — enabling predictable growth and customer confidence.