Battery Formation Process Engineer — On-Site Leadership

Our Next Energy Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Next Energy Inc. in Belleville, MI is seeking an on-site incumbent to lead and optimize cell manufacturing processes, with emphasis on electrode, assembly and formation operations.

The role requires deep knowledge of formation processes and the ability to troubleshoot complex production issues while maintaining strict quality documentation. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement process changes, validate new equipment, and mentor junior technicians,

Qualifications

• Direct experience in battery manufacturing, battery formation, or electrochemical processes.
• Experience in energy storage, EV, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting new line launches, pilot lines, or manufacturing scale-ups.
• Familiarity with MES or digital production tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee cell manufacturing processes, including setup, operation, and monitoring of equipment in electrode, assembly and formation.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for formation process execution and standard work.
• Identify abnormal process behavior and take immediate corrective action to protect product quality and safety.
• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues affecting yield, throughput, or safety.
• Diagnosing manufacturing-related failures using data trends, equipment feedback, and historical knowledge.
• Escalate issues appropriately and partner with engineering to resolve root causes.
• Ensure strict adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete production, batch, and deviation records.
• Support quality investigations, audits, and corrective actions related to formation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing team members on process changes, trials, and scale-up activities.
• Provide practical, floor-level input into process design, equipment changes, and manufacturability.
• Support implementation and validation of new equipment, tooling, or process changes.
• Train and mentor junior and mid-level technicians.
• Act as a technical reference for supervisors and other manufacturing team members regarding cell manufacturing processes.
• Promote a disciplined, safety-focused, and quality-driven culture on the production floor.
• Champion safety practices related to high-energy systems, electrical equipment, and chemical handling.
• Identify hazards, near misses, and process risks; support mitigation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Skills

Battery manufacturing

Formation process

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Tools

MES

Job description

Our Next Energy Inc. in Belleville, MI is seeking an on-site incumbent to lead and optimize cell manufacturing processes, with emphasis on electrode, assembly and formation operations.

The role requires deep knowledge of formation processes and the ability to troubleshoot complex production issues while maintaining strict quality documentation. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement process changes, validate new equipment, and mentor junior technicians,