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Summary

The Battery (Cell-to-Pack) Planning specialist will manage projects in an automotive manufacturing environment (Battery Shop). He / She will develop manual and automation processes to assemble individual cells to sell stacks/packs. They will support with continuous improvement projects and process/product development.

Responsibilities

Cell Stack/Pack Manufacturing

New and Series Product Pre-Planning Concept, Including Investment Planning
Work closely with cross functional teams including R&D to develop manual and automation process to assemble individual cells to sell stacks/packs.
Specification Development for new and existing manufacturing equipment and tooling
Equipment Development, Design, Installation, Commissioning, and Handover to Series Production
Support in Process/Product Development
Support Ramp Up of Series Production
Continuous Improvement Activities to support best in class production system

Qualifications

Required

3-5 years job related experience
4 year Engineering degree or Equiv.
Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineer with Automotive Manufacturing Experience
Experience with/in
- Lean Manufacturing
- Capitol Project Implementation
- New equipment installation & commissioning
- Jig/Fixture Development/Implementation
- Project/Vendor Management
- CAD/Layout Software
- Equipment Design/Analysis
- Layout Design/Analysis
- Process Development/Analysis
- Logistics Development

Preferred

Automotive Facility Start-up/Manufacturing experience
Strong knowledge of battery manufacturing processes (cell stacking, cell testing, etc.)
Automatic Torque and Fastening tools experience
Automatic Application of Liquids (glue, sealer, butyl, wax)
Camera Inspection/Locating systems
Cell cleaning & laser welding systems
PLC Programming/Automation (Siemens TIA)
Robotics (Fanuc)
Microstation and/or Catia Software
3D Printing Experience
German and/or Spanish

Scope and Magnitude

Position Grade: 7

This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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