Manufacturing Engineer - Battery Manufacturing

  • De Soto, KS
  • Posted 21 hours ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

On Site
USD DOE
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Manufacturing
Battery
PLC
SCADA
MES
cell production

Job Details

Role: Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Battery Manufacturing

Location: De Soto, KS

Interview: Phone/Skype

Job Type: Contract

Position Overview

A Senior Battery Manufacturing engineer with expertise in battery cell production and pack assembly operations. He/she is well versed in key digital technologies (such as MES & shop floor automation) to drive manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Lead manufacturing process optimization efforts

Develop lean transformation programs for cost reduction and scalability.

Manage end-to-end product launches and industrialization including offshoring projects.

Support plant commissioning efforts as a core member of transformation/project management office

Lead MES design and shopfloor digitalization for battery cell and/or pack assembly OEMs.

Strategize MES deployment and operations worldwide.

Oversee global IT transformation across multiple plants.

Coordinate commissioning activities, including Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing

Manage cross-functional teams for ramp-up and process validation.

Technical Skills

5+ years of specialized experience in battery cell manufacturing processes,

5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation tools including PLC programming, SCADA systems for real-time process monitoring and MES software.

Strong foundation in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and knowledge of simulation tools like MATLAB and ANSYS to drive process innovation and efficiency.

Thorough understanding of High Voltage Safety systems, covering risk assessment, hazard categorization, and operator safety protocols.

Proven ability to coordinate commissioning tasks, including process ramp-up, validation, and stabilization for battery assembly lines.

Development of production readiness metrics addressing organizational structure, equipment standardization, and operational workflows.

Extensive exposure to high-volume production optimization, including identifying constraints and resolving systemic bottlenecks.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's in engineering or related field.

5+ years of experience in manufacturing IT or engineering, with a background in manufacturing, commissioning, or production management, ideally within the automotive or EV sectors.

Proficient in Design for Manufacturing principles and compliance regulations.

Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

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