Senior Process Engineer
24M Technologies
- Wuhu, Anhui
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Identify and solve primary gaps to achieving better capability for yield, cycle time, and OpEx at manufacturing partners.
- Audit and continually update the control plan working closely with the 24m and partner product and process teams
- Work closely with the product teams of 24M and 24M’s partners to produce high quality lithium ion batteries at partner facilities.
- Support the 24M partner manufacturing team and equipment vendors to plan, design, and build high throughput and high-quality manufacturing equipment.
- Support the 24M partner manufacturing team and equipment vendors through FAT, equipment installation, and SAT.
- Work closely with 24M’s local Operations Director, the 24M deployment team and partner manufacturing team, along with the partner to prioritize and tackle issues
- Frequently communicate back to colleagues at 24M USA to update the team on issues, learnings, and achievements
- Perform equipment and process capability studies and make improvements based on those data driven results.
- At least 5 years of experience in a wide range of manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of formation protocol, SD methodology of NCM and LFP system as the priority.
- Knowledge about various welding technologies, specifically, laser welding and ultrasonic welding.
- Knowledge of various laminating technologies, including heat sealing, adhesive sealing, etc.
- Experience with slitting, die cutting, roll-to-roll processes, intermittent motion processes, and vacuum lamination.
- Experience with in-line continuous vision system inspection systems.
- Strong experience and desire to work hands-on with lab and pilot-scale equipment. Mechanically savvy.
- Demonstrated ability and passion to understand processes and the interaction between the material, equipment, and the associated impact to product performance.
- Demonstrated ability to design, optimize and qualify processes with data driven decisions.
- Ability to create methods to generate data where none exist and to turn art into science by getting the numbers.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment. Ability to commit to aggressive timelines and to deliver on those commitments.
- Ability to provide guidance and mentor new hires, many of whom may arrive with minimal industry experience.
- Works well in a team environment with willingness to share skills and information; as well as guide and mentor others, including new hires with minimal industry experience.
- Ability to generate reports and clear technical presentations.
- Coachable; able to act on management inputs and constructive criticism.
- Must be able to live in China
- Up to 25% travel may be required for training and supporting activities at equipment vendors
- Experience with data analytics software (JMP, Minitab, Tableau).
- Experience with CAD (SolidWorks).
- Experience with standard Quality tools (PFMEA, SPC, DOE, Control Plans, NPD, Change Management).
- Lithium-ion battery industry experience.
- Broad experience which also includes automated assembly, automated material movement, and in-line inspection.
- Experience working with international partners, both suppliers and end customers.
- Experience in taking a process from lab scale to pilot scale, and to high volume manufacturing.
- Influence read and write in English and Chinese.
- Oral communication in English and Chinese.
- Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.