Battery Cell Manufacturing Engineer – Process Improvement

Lyten; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive equipment commissioning, ramp-up, and full-scale battery cell production with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will lead cross-functional teams to optimize processes, reduce downtime, and improve yield.

The role requires hands-on experience in commissioning, problem solving, and a strong background in TPM and quality tools, all within a fast-growing production environment. English proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering is required.
• Experience leading manufacturing process improvements in a factory setting is expected.
• Hands-on equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization experience is essential.
• Familiar with ISO, IATF, and VDA quality standards and TPM concepts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in HAZOP sessions and ensure safety and environmental standards.
• Lead equipment commissioning including on-site cold and hot commissioning.
• Guide transitions from commissioning to full-scale production ramp-up.
• Translate lessons learned into design and process improvements.
• Monitor and improve KPIs like yield and availability; identify bottlenecks.
• Lead RCA for equipment-related losses and process deviations.
• Develop manufacturing process standards and operator training.
• Train new engineers and operators; prepare documentation and checklists.
• Provide feedback to suppliers on equipment quality and CE compliance.
• Develop DOEs and schedule trials on-site and at supplier sites.

Skills

Equipment commissioning

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Quality improvement

Documentation

CMMS usage

Quality standards

Troubleshooting

OEE metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering

Tools

CMMS (Dynamics 365)

Statistical tools

Job description

Lyten is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive equipment commissioning, ramp-up, and full-scale battery cell production with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will lead cross-functional teams to optimize processes, reduce downtime, and improve yield.

The role requires hands-on experience in commissioning, problem solving, and a strong background in TPM and quality tools, all within a fast-growing production environment. English proficiency is essential.