Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support lithium-ion battery manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement across production processes. This individual will be responsible for improving manufacturing efficiency, quality, uptime, throughput, and overall process performance within a highly automated production environment.

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve KPIs including OEE, yield, cycle time, scrap, uptime, and throughput.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality and production issues.
• Support automated manufacturing systems, robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, and MES platforms.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including PFMEAs, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and OCAPs.
• Utilize manufacturing data and statistical tools to identify process improvements and increase operational performance.
• Support new equipment, process implementation, and production scalability efforts.

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience.
• Experience in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience (Green Belt minimum).
• Proven success improving manufacturing metrics such as OEE, yield, throughput, cycle time, quality, or downtime.
• Hands-on experience with automation, robotics, PLCs, MES systems, or automated production equipment.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Battery cell assembly, formation, packaging, or testing experience.

• Lithium-ion battery manufacturing experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Experience with Python, SQL, JMP, Minitab, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Experience launching or improving automated manufacturing processes.

The work environment is a highly automated production setting where you will collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and engineering teams to support operational excellence. Technologies used include robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, and MES platforms.

This is a Permanent position based out of Ann Arbor, MI.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $135000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive compensation package. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with low employee premiums. 401(k) with company match plus a 3% employer contribution. Paid holidays and PTO. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Fitness and wellness discounts. Internal growth and advancement opportunities.