Resident Mechanical Engineer

The Resident Mechanical Engineer will play a central role in the support of ongoing production as well as the manufacturing introduction and testing of multiple generations of battery energy storage systems. They will provide support for ongoing production, including troubleshooting issues and implementing improvements. They will also work with design engineering and the manufacturing team to translate designs into manufacturable systems, guiding design for manufacturing and assembly activities as well as preparing factory assembly systems and procedures.

• Serves as on-site liaison for manufacturing, operations, and quality teams
• Work with team to complete and maintain documentation of all system assemblies, including generation of Bills of Material and drawings for production transition
• Interfaces with customers or suppliers as required in a technical expert role
• Supports and drives the creation of product and manufacturing process documentation
• Troubleshoots issues and coordinates feedback to resolve issues
• Supports certification efforts for products under UL, CE, and other standard organizations when necessary
• Supports or leads Design Verification Testing effort of subcomponents or full product systems
• Performs root cause analysis and implementation of corrective action
• Work with team to help set and implement new standards and processes
• Supports Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA) related to assembly batteries and large systems
• Troubleshoots and supports development and implementation of assembly fixtures, test setups, processes, and procedures to ensure product quality
• Develops and executes test procedures and protocols for IPQC and factory acceptance testing
• Supports ongoing manufacturing and new product introduction of battery energy storage systems
• Serves as adviser to design team on design for manufacturing & assembly

The Resident Mechanical Engineer will report to the Director of Hardware Engineering and will work closely with the Hardware Engineering Manager to form the heart of the sustaining engineering group at our primary manufacturing location and be the primary gateway to the new product introduction (NPI) team. This role requires a candidate with strong Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing background. Good cross-functional communications skills are essential.

• Overnight/North America: Less than 10%
• Experience with complex systems and wire routing
• Proficiency with mechanical measurement and test equipment, such as callipers, torque wrenches, universal testing machines, CMMs
• Factory - The worker may be subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to temperature changes or exposure to chemicals. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, and gases. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Office Environment - Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time and occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Familiarity with design of assembly fixtures and assembly automation a plus
• Proficiency with reading and creating mechanical drawings, models, and assemblies using SolidWorks in a PDM environment
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering required.
• Experience in Automotive Industry Quality tools (FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP) as well as manufacturing methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment of a high-growth company
• Understanding of safety certifications standards, such as UL, CE and NFPA/NEC
• Familiarity with electrical systems and thermal controls a plus

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