Engineer, Lean Manufacturing ​/ Six Sigma

Job Title:

Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

This role focuses on supporting automated manufacturing equipment and production lines in a highly collaborative environment. You will ensure equipment readiness, maintain stable operations, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing systems. The position combines hands‑on troubleshooting, structured problem solving, and cross‑functional coordination to achieve production targets and key performance indicators.

• Work in a collaborative team environment with engineers, construction management, technicians, vendors, general contractors, and other support groups to achieve project milestones.
• Perform daily machine trials and confirmation activities prior to line operations to verify equipment readiness and support stable startup.
• Support daily production activities to maintain operational availability, yield, and overall line performance.
• Document major breakdowns, abnormal conditions, root causes, and implemented countermeasures in a disciplined and consistent manner.
• Lead and support structured problem‑solving activities to eliminate recurring issues and improve process reliability.
• Partner with production, maintenance, and other support groups to strengthen performance and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Support the development of other teams by providing technical guidance, mentoring, and hands‑on problem‑solving support.
• Drive activities aligned with project KPIs, production targets, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve automated equipment to reduce downtime and enhance line efficiency.
• Support equipment installation, modification, debugging, launch, and stabilization activities.
• Perform and support manufacturing trials to confirm equipment safety, quality, operational availability, and overall efficiency, especially for new or modified lines.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams to align priorities, share findings, and drive corrective actions.
• Balance support across multiple lines, projects, and technical priorities as needed, demonstrating flexibility and ownership.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a similar technical field, or 5+ years of equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, production equipment, and line operations.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment issues, identifying root causes, and implementing effective countermeasures.
• Ability to perform machine trials, confirm equipment readiness, and support stable line startup.
• Disciplined approach to documenting breakdowns, abnormalities, and corrective actions.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with a focus on sustainable results.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, production teams, maintenance, and other support groups.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational availability, yield, and KPI achievement.
• Strong communication and coordination skills to align cross‑functional teams and drive action.
• Initiative and ownership to support both daily operations and longer‑term improvement activities.
• Flexibility to support multiple production lines, projects, and technical priorities.
• Mechanical engineering and mechanical design experience.
• Experience with CAD tools, including AutoCAD, for reading and modifying engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of capital expenditure (CAPEX) processes related to manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and manufacturing engineering principles.
• Experience in project management within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment functionality and operation.
• Good understanding of electrical controls and control systems, including the ability to read and interpret electrical documentation.
• Experience in process engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• General engineering experience in a production or industrial environment.

• Experience in the launch of battery production lines.
• Experience with cleanliness protocols, including clean room environments, for battery…