Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Expert

Job Description

We are seeking an Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Expert to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a start-up team launching a state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facility from the ground up.

The successful candidate will have the ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern and be flexible to significant travel during the initial plant start-up phase. They will also be willing to work remotely and in-person at temporary facilities as needed.

The Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Expert will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle battery business through partnership, providing products and processes to increase customer experience. As a key member of the team, they will help launch the facility from the ground up.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Support manufacturing process engineering activity for final assembly
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
• Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes
• Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required
• Analyze cell/array scrap root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce waste
• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
• Deliver capable processes and tools accordingly
• Lead role in resolving assembly-related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
• Ensure compliance to plant, corporate, governmental, and environmental standards
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
• Identify OEE/throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of related experience
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
• Lean tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• TQM and Kaizen methods
• FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
• Visual factory management
• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with retirement planning services
• 401(k) company matching after completing three months of service
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Preventative care
• Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
• Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
• Parental leave
• Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
• Climate-controlled working environment

About Us

We are committed to leading the transformation of the electric vehicle battery business through partnership, providing products and processes to increase customer experience. We offer excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off, retirement contributions, incentive compensation, and much more.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of related experience
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
• Lean tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• TQM and Kaizen methods
• FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
• Visual factory management
• Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with retirement planning services
• 401(k) company matching after completing three months of service
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Preventative care
• Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
• Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
• Parental leave
• Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
• Climate-controlled working environment
• We offer excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off, retirement contributions, incentive compensation, and much more

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will have the ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern and be flexible to significant travel during the initial plant start-up phase
• They will also be willing to work remotely and in-person at temporary facilities as needed
• The Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Expert will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle battery business through partnership, providing products and processes to increase customer experience
• As a key member of the team, they will help launch the facility from the ground up
• Support manufacturing process engineering activity for final assembly
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity
• Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
• Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes
• Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required
• Analyze cell/array scrap root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce waste
• Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
• Deliver capable processes and tools accordingly
• Lead role in resolving assembly-related concerns
• Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
• Ensure compliance to plant, corporate, governmental, and environmental standards
• Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
• Identify OEE/throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements