Principal Process Engineer, NPI

Department Overview

New Product Introduction (NPI) Stack Team works on advanced process development for new stack and stack component designs, new materials, and innovative high-volume manufacturing methods for our factories of the future. Process scale up and transfer to high-volume manufacturing is the team’s core expertise. The team partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability, and Supply Chain to drive successful process transfers.

• Design and develop new process paradigms for improved fuel cell stack performance, reliability, high-volume manufacturability, and lower product cost.
• Own and drive process transfers from NPI to High Volume Manufacturing.
• Lead engineering runs, pilot builds, and production trials, and validate processes to ensure production readiness.
• Identify process risks and trade-offs early, implement mitigation plans, and align design intent with manufacturing reality.
• Perform process mapping, optimization through DOEs, create specifications, improve yield, and qualify new vendors.
• Conduct failure analysis and materials characterization to support process development.
• Create PFMEAs, work instructions, and associated documentation to facilitate manufacturing transfers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Ops, and other cross-functional teams to conduct 8D investigations, resolve yield issues, and implement change control for process improvements.
• Guide and mentor early to mid career engineers on the team.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in Process and/or Product Development.
• Proficiency in DOE, statistical analysis, and process control using JMP or equivalent software.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively within teams or independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and drive for exceeding expectations.
• Demonstrated experience in process development and/or process transfer to high-volume manufacturing.

Salary Range: $ - $

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