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
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Stock options
- Yearly pay
Experience level:
- 10 years
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Holland, MI 49423: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
About Natron Energy
Revenue: Less than $1 million (USD)
Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.natron.energy