Senior manufacturing engineer

job summary:
A Senior Manufacturing Engineer is needed for a leading manufacturing organization outside of Greensboro, NC. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading pre-production trial activities and problem-solving efforts. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role drives the advancement of conditions for good process and product across manufacturing lines to ensure high-quality production standards. You will collaborate cross-functionally to optimize cell assembly, execute material trials, and deliver engineering solutions through root-cause analysis and Lean practices.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field with 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in production preparation. Experience in battery cell manufacturing-specifically winding, cell assembly, and electrolyte filling-is highly preferred. Problem-solving abilities, familiarity with battery chemistry, and willingness to travel up to 15% including international travel are essential.

location: Liberty, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $64 - 78 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional pre-production trial plans using Lean methods to drive root-cause issue resolution

• Diagnose and resolve complex material, product, and process issues across battery cell assembly and finishing processes

• Evaluate cell performance and validate battery chemistry using analytical tools and quality assurance functions

• Provide technical input on equipment and process specifications to ensure continuous improvement and prevent issue reoccurrence

• Generate detailed technical reports and mentor team members on battery trial execution, data analysis, and process standardization

• Collaborate with internal teams and international equipment vendors, travel to vendor sites as needed to test and validate equipment

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 7 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

skills:

• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing
  
  
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  Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
  
  
  This posting is open for thirty (30) days.