MTS, Operation Engineer

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Quantum Scape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company's next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

The Manufacturing and Yield team is a hands-on group of engineers and technicians dedicated to ensuring smooth, consistent production operations. We work directly on the manufacturing floor-maintaining equipment uptime, improving yield, and resolving production issues as they arise. Our team values collaboration, operational discipline, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

We are seeking a motivated Operations Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. This is a floor-based role focused on keeping production equipment running reliably, identifying and resolving yield losses, and supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is highly hands-on, data-driven, and effective at working directly with operators and technicians to maintain and improve line performance on our Generation 1 battery manufacturing line.

• Serve as the primary on-floor engineering resource for assigned manufacturing tools and process stations on the Gen 1 battery manufacturing line.
• Work side-by-side with operators and technicians to ensure equipment is running within specification and production targets are met.
• Monitor tool performance in real time, respond promptly to alarms or abnormalities, and coordinate rapid containment actions to minimize production impact.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical and process-related equipment issues, escalating to appropriate teams when needed.
• Ensure all assigned equipment and workstations are maintained, calibrated, and documented in accordance with established schedules and requirements.

• Analyze production data to identify yield loss patterns, quality trends, and recurring defects across cathode manufacturing processes.
• Use data tools (e.g., SPC charts, control plans, dashboards) to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and highlight areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement practical, floor-level engineering controls to address root causes of yield loss.
• Build and maintain monitoring tools and reports that help operators and engineers make timely, informed decisions.

• Lead structured root cause analyses (RCAs) for equipment and yield-related issues directly on the production floor.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to resolution, tracking progress and verifying effectiveness.
• Identify potential failure modes in assigned tools and processes, and implement mitigation strategies to improve reliability.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), troubleshooting guides, and work instructions for assigned manufacturing areas.
• Ensure all process changes are properly documented and implemented through change control.
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to sustain line performance and address production challenges.
• Present clear, concise findings and recommended actions to team leads and stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Support equipment qualification activities and process change implementations as directed by senior engineering staff.
• Maintain and update SOPs, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides for assigned production areas.
• Drive throughput and efficiency improvements across assigned production tools and processes.
• Develop automation tools and scripts to streamline data collection, monitoring, and routine engineering tasks.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve the reliability and repeatability of production processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with 2+ years of hands-on manufacturing or production engineering experience; or a Master's degree and 1+ in a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in battery, semiconductor, or other high-precision, high-volume industries.
• Hands-on proficiency in process monitoring and equipment troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), control charting, and data-driven process monitoring.
• Proficiency in Python, JMP, or equivalent data analysis tools for production monitoring, reporting, and automation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day responsibilities independently and follow through to completion with minimal supervision.

• Experience with electrochemical systems or battery manufacturing.
• Familiarity with CAPA processes and structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g.,…