Advanced manufacturing engineer job description

• Must have at least a BSME or BSEE degree, master’s degree or higher preferred
• Entrepreneurial drive with demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in an innovative and fast paced environment
• Has broad and deep experience within product development, industrialization, and creation of high-volume production lines. Have experience within the OEM and/or Tier I supplier community.
• 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing or an engineer role, with increasing levels of responsibility
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with high volume and power engineering. Experience in specifying, sourcing, qualifying, and launching complex assembly and in-process test equipment is a must.
• Knowledge of quality methods and requirements including APQP or phase gate release processes, ISO9001, TS16949, and global OEM development systems.

Why work at Ambri?

Ambri offers its employees a fantastic opportunity to advance a career while commercializing a transformative technology that will change the entire electricity industry. We are a venture capital-backed company with high-integrity leadership that is focused on making positive change. You will be working on a novel liquid metal battery technology in an environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking while driving towards results. Our team is small, and you will have the opportunity to take on a great deal of responsibility. We have a top-tier benefits package and extra employee perks such as weekly company lunches and semi-annual community service outings.

About Ambri

Ambri is an MIT-spin-out company that is commercializing an innovative grid-scale electricity storage technology that will transform the way power grids are operated worldwide. Ambri’s ‘Liquid Metal Battery’ will lower electricity costs, enable more widespread adoption of renewable resources like wind and solar, and improve grid reliability. Ambri is headquartered in Marlborough, MA. The company is backed by top-tier investors including Bill Gates. We are constantly seeking intelligent, creative, and ambitious individuals to join our team to help us change the world.

Ambri is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration. Ambri does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability or serious medical condition, protected genetic information, political beliefs, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Purpose

As a family-owned company, it's the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. STIHL is seeking a highly motivated, innovative Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at STIHL's corporate headquarters in Virginia Beach!

This individual will be responsible for the battery engineering and design for manufacturing topics with R&D, as well as oversee battery process, testing and validation.

Position highlights include:
• Benefits - Competitive health insurance, compensation, 401K, bonuses, relocation assistance and PENSION!

Job Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure battery pack manufacturing equipment and processes are within compliance and operate efficiently.
Analyze, develop, and improve battery pack manufacturing equipment, processes, standards, and strategies.
Provide detailed battery pack design for manufacture (DFM) advice to R&D and lead implementation of battery design and process changes in assembly.
Work with R&D to optimize battery pack design and production.
Implementation of engineering changes in battery pack production.
Testing and validation of battery components, assemblies, manufacturing processes, and new manufacturing methods.
Battery manufacturing trouble shooting.
Drive or provide input for new production equipment justification and implementation for battery manufacturing.
Develop training and documentation for battery production, testing, and validation.
Work with or lead support groups to identify and drive corrective actions for process quality and performance issues.
Apply strong communication skills in cross-functional team.
Maintains appropriate levels of labor in accordance with skill requirements, work levels and schedules, labor hour and training programs. Maintains conformance with STIHL employee and safety rules and regulations, issues violation warnings and administers approved disciplinary measures when necessary. Participates in and coordinates internal programs, such as communications, vacation schedules, job analysis and evaluation, employee performance reviews, wage administration, etc.
Support the final Assembly site to ensure proper integration of the battery into the final system.
Provide support across multiple production shifts.

Specifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred or combination of education and equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in lithium ion battery technology, battery pack design, battery management, safety standards, manufacturing equipment, and processes
Experience in lithium ion battery pack testing, validation and quality controls
Understanding of the electrical, chemical, mechanical, and thermal features of lithium ion battery packs
Strong communication skills

We heard you knock!

General Description
Masonite's Global Operations is looking for an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) Group. The AME Group works with the Product Development and Division Engineering teams to integrate new innovative manufacturing technologies in both new and existing products/processes. In this position, the engineer will manage the design and equipment/machinery development to optimize the manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Masonite Innovation Center (MIC) Product Development Team to manage the manufacturing processes integration in Operations (manufacturing plants).
Working cross functionally within a matrix organization.
Coordinate with Division Engineering team the development of advanced technologies in the manufacturing processes at the plants with the goal of improve manufacturing methods for maximum efficiency.
Maintain broad knowledge of product design, manufacturing and assembly techniques. Work and coordinate with Division's Strategy Teams to implement AME strategies at the most logical locations based on divisions growth goals and objectives
Research and communicate with vendors to understand and determine product specifications of existing and new technologies
Develop and implement playbooks of manufacturing plans for new products to achieve corporate cost and quality objectives including,
Design of systems that provide the best-fit and offer highly consistent products for customers at a lower price than traditional models.Estimate resource requirements, workload assignment, production times and schedule for manufacturing processes.Develop standard procedures to improve manufacture processes and to reduce overall cost.Research and work with sourcing team to arrange purchase of production equipment, materials, and parts based on product specifications Conduct regular project meetings with management and team members to track project status and progress Developing processes that are quickly scalable (replication) Mentor and train plant personnel to develop their capability in automated operations
Job Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering technical degree
5+ years of experience in the field of manufacturing, automation and/or manufacturing robotic
Experience with taking large and complex projects from the original concept through final implementation.
Strong computer skills are required
Excellent verbal and written, interpersonal, and communication skills required
Willing to travel 50-75%
Desired Experience
Project Management Certification
Lean Sigma Certification
Experience with microcontrollers/PLC's , HMI, and I/O's
Experience with a stage gate process
Experience with machine design, material handling automation (load/unload systems, component handling, etc.), vision systems, sensors, and electronics

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