Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background to join Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas, as we expand to build one of the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factories.

Manufacturing Engineer

• Apply basic manufacturing engineering principles, tools, and standard procedures under supervision
• Support assigned tasks within engineering and operations projects
• Assist with data collection, basic process analysis, and documentation (e.g., time studies, process checks)
• Support development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
• Assist with technical equipment troubleshooting under guidance from senior engineers and maintenance teams
• Learns and support preventative maintenance activities to improve equipment uptime and process stability

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Work on clearly defined process improvement tasks under close supervision
• Apply existing manufacturing processes, standards, and tools to support efficiency and waste reduction efforts
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and small-scale equipment or process upgrades
• Support development of permanent countermeasures to address manufacturing issues using established problem-solving methods
• Gain exposure to automation systems and manufacturing technologies through project support activities

Training & Team Support

• Learns manufacturing engineering practices through mentorship, job shadowing, and guided project participation
• Develop familiarity with engineering workflows, documentation standards, and structured problem-solving approaches
• Actively seeks feedback to build technical competence and professional effectiveness

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication

• Communicates primarily within the immediate engineering team and assigned project groups
• Collaborates with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering team members following established procedures
• Develops professional communication and documentation skills to support knowledge sharing and project execution

Quality, Safety, & Compliance

• Supports implementation and adherence to quality systems to ensure product conformance to specifications
• Participates in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities as a contributor
• Learns and complies with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and supports safety planning for new equipment or process changes
• Properly uses and maintains required personal protective equipment (PPE), including Tyvek suits, gloves, respirators, and other safety gear as required by the functional area

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

• Wearing PPE may include full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and respirator as required

The foregoing description is not intended to be exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, or conditions. It reflects the general nature and level of the job.

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related STEM field

Preferred:

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (Green Belt a plus)
• Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT)
• Solid Works, AutoCAD, or similar CAD certification
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification

Essential Qualifications:

• Strong foundational understanding of core engineering principles
• Eagerness to learn and develop practical manufacturing engineering skills
• Mechanical aptitude with interest in troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Ability to apply data-driven approaches to support process development and improvement
• Willingness to learn CAD drawings, P&IDs, and manufacturing process instructions
• Ability to work effectively in both office and production floor environments with attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset with developing communication skills
• Working-level English proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)
• Alignment to Panasonic’s…