About Proterra
Designed and assembled in the United States, Proterra’s innovative battery platform offers industry-leading energy density, durability, performance and safety systems – enabling Proterra EV batteries to be the premium choice for commercial vehicles and industrial equipment.
Proterra’s battery technology offers industry-leading energy density, safety systems, and durability. Proudly designed in Silicon Valley and assembled in Greer, South Carolina, Proterra® batteries are the premier choice to electrify commercial vehicles ranging from buses and trucks to construction equipment and more. Proterra is building innovative battery technology to power a better, more sustainable world.
Position Overview:
This position will provide comprehensive Manufacturing Engineering support to Proterra's Greenville Site Manufacturing Engineering Manager and other site leadership team members. You will be responsible for providing the overall process design and suggesting measures of improvement of manufacturing, thereby increasing productivity and improving manufacturing costs while maintaining high equipment availability.
About the Role – You will:
- Accountable for safety, quality, equipment availability, and cycle time targets for assigned areas.
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.
- Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Write clear, detailed job instructions; create and implement process plans.
- Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions; research and purchase enabling manufacturing technology.
- Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and have a strong voice for new product design for manufacturability.
- Create, develop and maintain a process flow and PFMEA that align with AIAG standards.
- Confer with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production processes; work with Product Engineering to identify and correct product related issues on the line.
- Confer with vendors and engineering to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
About Our Group:
- As strategic partners, the Manufacturing Engineering team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
- We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each day.
- We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
- We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!
- This position will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering team that supports Proterra’s Manufacturing and Engineering operations.
- You will report to the Site Manufacturing Engineering Manager and collaborate with other Engineering team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA.
About You:
- Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
- Detail-oriented, resourceful, and diligent.
- Strong time management and organizational skills; must be able to work any shift as needed based on production needs.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent English communication skills (oral and written)
Your Experience Includes:
- 5+ years’ experience in an automotive manufacturing environment that includes strong functional hands-on experience.
- Experience in High Voltage Battery manufacturing and engineering is a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical or industrial) or equivalent experience.
- Design for manufacturing experience; Process design and manufacturing process layout experience.
- Expert level of understanding of lean manufacturing concepts.
- Knowledge of GD&T, basic Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems.
- Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan, and ISO/TS.
- Proficient in MS applications.
- Understanding of BOM structures and management.
- Ability to develop procedures for controlling and managing process changes.
- Ability to use power tools and measuring tools.
You might also have:
- Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Location: Greer, SC
Travel: 0 - 10%
Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).
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