The Opportunity

Responsible for ensuring the battery facility has the right production equipment to meet customer requirements, working closely with global cross-functional teams, vendors, customers, and partners. The role involves supporting the implementation of advanced technologies and establishing effective solutions within a new manufacturing environment.

PERSON PROFILE

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

To be the primary subject matter expert for a specific manufacturing process area and be the technical authority in process development, scale up and optimization
Lead the process design efforts, implementation, commissioning and ramp-up of manufacturing equipment and capability
Develop the manufacturing process, including the design, control strategy and risk mitigation activity for key areas of the end-to-end production process
Create machine specifications for next gen process equipment
Work closely with equipment vendors and technical partners to ensure the production process is delivered to target.
Conduct detailed process analysis and modelling to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance quality.
Provide technical guidance, coaching and leadership to junior and mid-level engineers while driving strategic process improvements and technical excellence within the team and organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Expertise in ultrasonic and laser welding applications with the ability refine process conditions for next generation cell manufacturing.
Experience in implementing high-resolution vision systems, laser profilometers, and other inspection technologies for defect detection and process control in battery manufacturing.
Excellent understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental considerations for process design.
Excellent understanding of technical cleanliness requirements for Battery manufacturing industry.
Experience of delivering new manufacturing capability throughout the maturation lifecycle.
Experience of data analysis & excellent manufacturing problem solving skills.
Ability to strategically to define future requirements and capabilities.
Excellent communication skills at all levels of an organization.

Role Specific Qualifications/Certifications

Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Manufacturing).
Extensive experience in cell battery manufacturing in the Cell Assembly area as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer.
Experience in Battery equipment design, process development, commissioning and ramp up.

DGM - Laser Welding