Position Overview
This position as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) organization will lead development of new manufacturing lines, including equipment and processes. This highly collaborative position is a key part of the Battery Engineering organization. You will work with other leaders, engineers, and technicians to establish Proterra as a world-class manufacturer of battery-based energy storage.
About the Role – You will:
- Conceive, design and implement new processes & equipment to allow Proterra to grow battery production capacity
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop new advanced equipment and methods
- Work cross functionally with internal and external teams to ensure equipment development launch success
- Develop battery module and battery pack assembly line DFM, automation and process projects
- Specify equipment and develop processes based on product design requirements and tolerances
- Become a subject matter expert battery DFM and process layout optimization
- Champion manufacturing equipment and processes from concept through factory launch
- Develop equipment calibration and validation plans for prototype and production equipment
- Coordinate with launch team to guarantee process readiness and start of production
- Conceive and implement new processes to allow Proterra to grow battery production capacity
- DFM activities with design team to optimize assembly and manufacturing
- Work cross functionally with internal and external teams to ensure battery factory launch success, providing light project management of development schedule
- Define and ensure that quality, takt and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics are defined and achieved in new manufacturing line layouts
- Create preliminary work instructions based on developed assembly processes
- Procure new manufacturing tools and accessories necessary for supporting a production line
About Our Group:
- The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering group seeks to develop innovative new manufacturing processes and automation tools to establish Proterra as a world leader in battery pack manufacturing. It is comprised of several different teams focused on different aspects of battery manufacturing, including process development and automated manufacturing equipment design.
- This role is part of the larger Battery Technology Team. The Battery Technology Team’s work is guided by our team values:
- Purpose: We work towards a sustainable future for all by leading battery technology development and enabling electrification in every sector of transportation.
- Initiative: We encourage taking ownership to find creative solutions to challenges. We’re not afraid to fail.
- Humility: We recognize when we’re not the expert, ask for help when needed, and change our minds when we get new information.
- Critical Thinking: We are both creative and analytical. We break problems down to the fundamentals and question assumptions.
- Intellectual Challenge: We are continuously learning and growing so that we can strategically tackle hard problems that push the industry forward.
- Community & Diversity: We actively work to build a supportive space where people from diverse backgrounds can bring their whole selves to work, connect meaningfully, and grow both as individuals and as a group.
- Kindness: We’re more productive when we treat each other with empathy and respect. We support each other and offer meaningful help.
- Fun: We purposefully create outlets to take breaks and have fun. We believe we should be inspired by our jobs and each other.
- You will report to the Manufacturing Systems Manager within the AME Organization and collaborate with other team members located at our R&D headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facility near Greenville, SC.
About You:
- Proactive and able to work with minimal supervision
- Creative and confident in bringing new ideas to the team
- Able to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization
- Customer-focused attitude
- Able to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity
- Detail-oriented, resourceful, and diligent
- Flexible and open to change
- Demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving skills including challenging assumptions
- Able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Your Experience Includes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
- 0-2 years experience in a manufacturing engineering role, applicable classwork or internships;
- Demonstrated experience in working cross functionally with various groups and people
- Experience working with vendors for part builds and design reviews
- Experience with manufacturing environments
- Understanding of manufacturing engineering metrics and concepts (Cycle time, quality control, efficiency, equipment selection, return on investment, etc)
- Experience managing a project with cost, safety, performance, and schedule metrics
- Providing DFM for new hardware design
- Building working relationships with cross functional teams, ensuring timely communication and problem-solving actions
- Demonstrated ability to keep projects on track and ensure the timely launch of your projects
You Might Also Have:
- Subject matter experience in electromechanical assembly
- Developing new automation cells or equipment to support manufacturing production experience
- Project Management experience
- CAD/Catia Experience
- Programming experience
Job Details:
Department: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
- Base Location: Burlingame, CA
- Common Travel Locations: Greenville, SC; Vendor Sites
- Travel: 0-40%
- Compensation: $88,605 - $98,450
