Pacer Group
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer III
Locations:
Newark, CA – 2 Openings (DFM-Focused Roles)
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About the Role We are seeking experienced
Manufacturing Engineers
to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Powertrain Battery Production team. The primary objective is to support the ramp-up of a
greenfield mass production facility
for powertrain batteries by improving throughput through process optimization, equipment enhancements, headcount planning, and quality improvements.
Key Responsibilities Work hands-on with production equipment, manufacturing teams, and quality departments to enhance operational efficiency. Identify production bottlenecks, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions. Design, modify, and optimize manufacturing equipment and processes. Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, equipment, and quality teams. Support multiple product/line launches from commissioning through ramp-up.
Required Qualifications Experience:
Minimum 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or industrial engineering.
Backgrounds of Interest: Manufacturing equipment or process engineering in high-volume automation environments. Systems integrator or equipment builder experience (design/building of automation equipment, robotics, feeder systems, end-of-arm tooling). Powertrain or battery manufacturing (cylindrical, NMC, or LFP preferred).
Technical Skills CAD proficiency ( CATIA preferred ; SolidWorks, Fusion, AutoCAD acceptable). GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis. Root cause analysis, Six Sigma methodologies, and process flow optimization. Experience with robotic programming, vision systems, and DC tool optimization (preferred).
Industry Flexibility Equipment design experience from related industries (biomedical, material handling, etc.) is acceptable if automation is heavy. Pure process experience without battery exposure is less likely to be a fit.
Day-One Expectations Identify and troubleshoot equipment/process issues immediately. Design equipment using 2D/3D CAD tools. Apply GD&T principles and tolerance analysis without supervision.
Performance Metrics (KPIs) Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement. First-Time-Through (FTT) quality rates. Downtime reduction and throughput increase.
Interview Process Conversational review of work history and experience. Technical deep dive into problem-solving methods and past improvement projects. Possible senior engineer panel for specialized areas. Presentation or portfolio of past work (equipment design examples).
Disqualification Criteria Lack of automation or equipment background. Primarily manual process experience without high-volume automation exposure. No proven hands-on design or troubleshooting experience.
Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description.
About the Role We are seeking experienced
Manufacturing Engineers
to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering – Powertrain Battery Production team. The primary objective is to support the ramp-up of a
greenfield mass production facility
for powertrain batteries by improving throughput through process optimization, equipment enhancements, headcount planning, and quality improvements.
Key Responsibilities Work hands-on with production equipment, manufacturing teams, and quality departments to enhance operational efficiency. Identify production bottlenecks, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions. Design, modify, and optimize manufacturing equipment and processes. Collaborate cross-functionally with controls, equipment, and quality teams. Support multiple product/line launches from commissioning through ramp-up.
Required Qualifications Experience:
Minimum 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or industrial engineering.
Backgrounds of Interest: Manufacturing equipment or process engineering in high-volume automation environments. Systems integrator or equipment builder experience (design/building of automation equipment, robotics, feeder systems, end-of-arm tooling). Powertrain or battery manufacturing (cylindrical, NMC, or LFP preferred).
Technical Skills CAD proficiency ( CATIA preferred ; SolidWorks, Fusion, AutoCAD acceptable). GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis. Root cause analysis, Six Sigma methodologies, and process flow optimization. Experience with robotic programming, vision systems, and DC tool optimization (preferred).
Industry Flexibility Equipment design experience from related industries (biomedical, material handling, etc.) is acceptable if automation is heavy. Pure process experience without battery exposure is less likely to be a fit.
Day-One Expectations Identify and troubleshoot equipment/process issues immediately. Design equipment using 2D/3D CAD tools. Apply GD&T principles and tolerance analysis without supervision.
Performance Metrics (KPIs) Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement. First-Time-Through (FTT) quality rates. Downtime reduction and throughput increase.
Interview Process Conversational review of work history and experience. Technical deep dive into problem-solving methods and past improvement projects. Possible senior engineer panel for specialized areas. Presentation or portfolio of past work (equipment design examples).
Disqualification Criteria Lack of automation or equipment background. Primarily manual process experience without high-volume automation exposure. No proven hands-on design or troubleshooting experience.