Job Title:  Senior Lithium Manufacturing Engineer

Job Purpose

As a Senior Lithium Manufacturing Engineer at EnerSys, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes for lithium-ion cells. You will play a critical role in driving innovation, improving manufacturing efficiency, and ensuring that our lithium-ion cells meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and quality. This senior-level position will require a combination of deep technical expertise, leadership, and strategic project management abilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Research and Development:

• Lead research initiatives to identify and implement new materials, technologies, and processes to enhance lithium-ion cell performance, energy density, safety, and cost-efficiency.
• Utilize advanced modeling and simulation tools to innovate cell design and manufacturing strategies.

Technical Leadership:

• Oversee the end-to-end design and development of lithium-ion cells, including electrochemical composition, cell architecture, and component integration.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineering teams, ensuring that all designs and processes align with industry standards and company objectives.

Project Management:

• Manage complex projects involving the design and testing of lithium-ion cells, including resource allocation, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, while meeting performance and quality objectives.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with chemists, materials scientists, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers to refine lithium-ion cell designs.
• Partner with product development, manufacturing, and testing teams to ensure smooth integration of new technologies into production.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Develop and implement robust quality control measures to ensure that lithium-ion cells meet or exceed regulatory standards and customer expectations.
• Address and resolve production or performance-related issues in collaboration with the quality team.

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and improving product reliability.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety and environmental sustainability within the manufacturing process.

Travel Expectations

This position has a 50% travel requirement both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent). Advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in lithium-ion cell development or advanced manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in cell chemistry, electrode design, cell assembly, and testing methodologies.
• Strong background in project management and experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., UN/DOT, IEC, ISO) related to lithium-ion cells.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
   

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