Battery Cell Manufacturing Engineer – Process & Trials Location: Liberty, North Carolina – 1512405 Work Arrangement: On-site Schedule: Full-time, approximately 40 hours per week Overtime: Up to 20–25% Travel: Up to 10–15%, including potential international travel to Japan Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Battery Cell Manufacturing Engineer to support Production Engineering – Battery Manufacturing Engineering (PE-BME) Battery Cell Department in Liberty, North Carolina. This position will focus on battery cell manufacturing, pre-production trials, process improvement, and technical problem solving. The engineer will lead planning and problem-solving activities associated with battery cell production while working closely with equipment, manufacturing, quality, R&D, and production engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with battery cell manufacturing processes, particularly winding, cell assembly, electrolyte filling, production trials, and process/equipment validation. Key Responsibilities • Lead cross-functional teams supporting battery manufacturing equipment, processes, and production trials. • Plan, coordinate, and execute pre-production and manufacturing trial activities. • Investigate and resolve material, product, equipment, and manufacturing process issues. • Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. • Develop detailed trial plans for process confirmation and problem-solving activities. • Utilize Toyota Business Practice (TBP), Lean manufacturing, or similar structured problem-solving methodologies. • Evaluate battery cell performance using analytical tools, manufacturing data, and quality methods. • Track trial results, KPIs, technical issues, and corrective actions. • Develop detailed technical reports and executive-level summaries. • Support process and equipment specifications, improvements, and kaizen activities. • Coordinate new material introductions, validation activities, and manufacturing change points. • Collaborate with Production Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, equipment suppliers, and other internal and external partners. • Support standardization and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems and procedures. • Mentor team members in battery technology, trial planning, execution, data analysis, and manufacturing principles. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field. • Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. • Experience supporting manufacturing production preparation, including: • Project planning and schedule management • Process and equipment planning • Equipment specifications and procurement • Installation and commissioning • Manufacturing trials and validation • Experience with battery cell products, manufacturing processes, equipment, or trial activities. • Strong manufacturing problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills. • Experience interpreting and applying product/process specifications, engineering drawings, and manufacturing data. • Experience working across multiple functions within a large manufacturing organization. • Ability to communicate technical results and project status to leadership. Highly Preferred Experience • 2+ years of experience with winding, cell assembly, and electrolyte filling for automotive battery cells; 5+ years preferred. • Lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing experience. • Battery chemistry and material knowledge. • Experience conducting trials to validate new materials, processes, or equipment. • Toyota Production System (TPS) experience. • Toyota Business Practice (TBP) or equivalent structured problem-solving experience. • Ryohin Joken / Conditions for Good Process and Product experience. • New-model manufacturing or simultaneous engineering experience. • Manufacturing plant production operations experience. • Data analytics tools and methods. • Digital engineering software and the ability to read, interpret, or modify model data. • Japanese language proficiency is a plus. Ideal Candidate The strongest candidate will be a hands-on battery manufacturing engineer who understands both the product and the production process. Experience with automotive lithium-ion battery cells, winding, cell assembly, electrolyte fill, equipment/process trials, material validation, and manufacturing problem solving will be especially valuable. Candidates from battery manufacturing, automotive, chemical/material engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, or other advanced high-volume manufacturing environments may also be considered when their experience aligns closely with battery processes and production trials. Additional Requirements This position may require overtime, weekend or plant-shutdown support, and domestic/international travel based on project needs. International travel may include Japan for equipment testing and related engineering activities.