director engineer Holland, MI

Natron Energy

Full Time Holland, MI 200000 - 157000 USD ANNUAL Today

Job description

For our new facility in Holland, Michigan, Natron Energy is seeking a director to lead all aspects of engineering to our site, both equipment and process engineering. This position will be responsible for product and technology qualification, meeting quality and yield targets, working with equipment and manufacturing engineering resources to introduce new processes, and new equipment and improving existing operations. This position will also work closely with our contractor manufacturers, as well as internal teams, for new product introductions.

Qualified applicants will have a hands-on / on the floor approach to managing production, preferably in the field of batteries or industrial electronic hardware manufacturing and have strong people management and communication skills. The person for this position has a positive, team-first attitude, mentors direct reports, leads by example, and is willing to learn and master new technology.

Responsibilities:

Design, implement and improve instruments, equipment, and systems for commercial and industrial electrode production
Project lead in engineering and industrialization of processes and equipment
Apply and implement new production technologies, provide technical development of existing processes and provide technical support to production.
Assist in the coordination of manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
Ability to complete (PID’s) for existing and new processes.
Maintain departmental records for all programs, projects, and monthly reports.
Propose improvements of the technical efficiencies of the production facilities
Optimize production by analyzing processes and compiling de-bottleneck studies.
Analyze and solve technical problems in production, with the support of other services: maintenance, laboratory, logistics, etc.
Manage procurement with internal and external high-volume partners.
Prepare budgets, and forecasts.
Provide advice on equipment start-up, characterization, qualification, and/or release.
Applies and implements new production technologies, provides technical development of existing processes and provides technical support to production.
Develop operating budgets, resource plans, and manage spending.
Interview, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate employee performance.
Mentor and develop professional direct reports; develop a “can-do” culture.

Experience and Skills:

10+ years manufacturing experience in engineering and/or production environment
3+ years experience in an executive role managing multiple manufacturing functions
Expert in Statistical Process Control, six-sigma, and Improvement of manufacturing unit processes and end of line integrated tests
Management of externals engineering companies and vendors
Experience with ERP and MES systems, inventory transactions, production planning.
Prior battery experience preferred
A degree in a science or engineering field is required
Experience in Manufacturing Process Engineering and interfacing with Technology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $157,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

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