Battery Cell Formation Process Engineer

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Warren, MI, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
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The Role
Develop battery cell formation solutions, provide technical support, oversee manufacturing systems, and improve processes while ensuring safety and compliance.
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DUTIES: Develop turnkey battery cell formation solutions including developing and approving formation equipment specifications. Work with equipment suppliers on design, build, validation, and start-up of automation equipment. Facilitate ME deliverables including implementation of equipment specifications and MARO. Provide guidance on global regulatory compliance. Develop Bill of Process (BOP) and Bill of Equipment (BOE) including lessons learned feedback and program deviation evaluations. Provide technical support to product teams, manufacturing engineering and production facilities. Participate in the optimization of cell manufacturing layout of full-service automation systems. Support construction teams with specifications on fire suppression, building and facility requirements for assembly processes. Support implementation of GM safety specifications and equipment safety reviews. Develop strategies for implementation of AI-led smart manufacturing software and technology. Interface with leadership and support development of battery cell manufacturing strategies. Support start-up and ramp up of manufacturing plants. Continuously improve safety, quality, responsiveness, and cost. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-Office, 2 Days Remote - Must be able to report to local office
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field of study and Three (3) years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or related occupation Requires one (1) year of experience with the following: Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) & PFMEA, Process Control Plans, BoP, and BoE; Global Powertrain Development Process (GPDP) and process of execution; Managing large scale projects; Manufacturing equipment specifications; Manufacturing systems; Troubleshooting equipment; Process knowledge of Cylindrical, Prismatic and Pouch cell formats; and Battery cell electrochemistry and the forming of cells.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
  • Three years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or Mechanical Engineer
  • One year of experience with Advance Product Quality Planning & PFMEA
  • Experience with managing large scale projects
  • Process knowledge of Cylindrical, Prismatic, and Pouch cell formats
  • Knowledge of Battery cell electrochemistry and the forming of cells

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