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Job Summary: The Manager, Manufacturing & Quality Engineering is responsible for overseeing and optimizing our manufacturing processes in China. This position is responsible for the design, development, and management of the manufacturing processes that are necessary to make our clients energy storage meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.
This position is empowered to drive China manufacturing initiatives that improve the overall product cost, quality, service customer experience The position is expected to work in close collaboration with China Quality Assurance, Supply Chain and Contract Manufacturer. This position reports to General Manager Operations, China.
Responsibilities:
Manufacturing Strategy: Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with company goals, focusing on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. This position will represent our clients in the contract manufacturers facility for new product introduction and released product manufacturing.
Process Optimization: Lead efforts to optimize manufacturing processes to improve yield, reduce cycle times, and minimize waste. Implement Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies where applicable.
New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth NPI processes from design transfer to full-scale production. Ensure manufacturability, scalability, and adherence to quality standards.
Manufacturing Readiness and Capacity Planning: Assess manufacturing readiness for new products and existing processes. Develop and implement capacity planning strategies to meet production demands effectively.
Quality Assurance: Work closely with product quality assurance manager to establish and maintain rigorous quality control standards. Implement corrective actions and preventive measures to address quality issues.
Cost Management: Drive cost reduction initiatives through process improvements, value engineering, and supplier negotiations. Monitor manufacturing costs and implement strategies to enhance profitability.
Health, Safety, and Compliance: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in contract manufacturing operations. Implement best practices to maintain a safe and sustainable work environment.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to address manufacturing issues and drive collaborative solutions.
Leadership: Partner with global team and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team.
Adhere to federal and state regulations.
Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Predictable and reliable attendance.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering or equivalent degree.
Masters degree in a technical or industry engineering field preferred.
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in product development industry or research and development industry.
Clear written and verbal communication in English is mandatory.
Adept in data processing, statistical analysis, and various troubleshooting methods.
Effective communicator, capable of concisely presenting highly technical test data to internal and external customers, as well as effectively communicating with suppliers.
Experienced with the handling of high voltage lithium-ion battery systems.
In-depth knowledge of quality systems certification (ISO, TS, UL) and Manufacturing systems (ERP/MES).
Familiar with the product design process.
Self-motivated problem solver; pays attention to the details.
Abides by safety standards and protocols.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 25%.
Key Competencies:
Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
Continual Improvement: Displays a consistent orientation toward producing the highest quality products or services, while keeping a focus on sustainability. Constantly looking for incremental improvements in work processes and results.
Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
Communications: Exchanges thoughts, feelings, and information effectively.
Integrity: Acts and makes decisions in a manner consistent with the needs of the public in the delivery of products/services. Acts in line with the culture and norms of both the organization and society in general.
Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.
Visual acuity to follow hand signals, maintain logs and inspect and maintain machinery. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about in industrial environments, and on uneven terrain.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
Prolonged periods of kneeling, bending, crouching, and climbing ladders.
The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
May be required to travel to and navigate a variety of sites to fully understand material needs.
