Battery Industrial Engineer: Launch & Optimize Manufacturing

OP Mobility; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

OPmobility in Troy, MI is seeking an Industrial Engineer to plan, develop and implement manufacturing processes for battery product launches. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations to deliver robust, cost-effective, and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include supporting APQP, equipment validation, and continuous improvement, using PFMEA, DFMA, GD&T, and Lean to optimize manufacturability and ramp production while maintaining quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of manufacturing and/or industrial engineering experience.
• Experience with PFMEA, Process Flow Development, GD&T, APQP methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement industrialization activities for new product launches in accordance with OPmobility's program management and APQP methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Program Management, and Operations to ensure successful product launches.
• Support manufacturing facilities in identifying and resolving process, equipment, and quality issues through structured root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing deliverables including: PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Standardized Work Instructions, Capacity Analysis, Manufacturing Documentation.
• Utilize engineering and manufacturing tools such as DFM&A, GD&T, AutoCAD, Lean Manufacturing principles, and Project Management methodologies to optimize manufacturability and production efficiency.
• Support and/or lead the development of manufacturing process specifications, production equipment specifications, and assembly solutions.
• Coordinate and support equipment validation activities, including process qualification and compliance with internal engineering standards.
• Evaluate new product designs for manufacturability and collaborate with Product Engineering to implement design improvements that enhance quality, cost, and production performance.
• Support simulation and analysis activities, including FEA and CFD studies, to assess manufacturability and process performance.
• Participate in feasibility reviews, lean workshops, value engineering initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to process optimization projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Document and apply lessons learned and best practices to future programs and manufacturing operations.
• Support launch activities through production ramp-up and handoff to the manufacturing organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

PFMEA

Process Flow Development

GD&T

APQP methodologies

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical skills

Project management

Teamwork/communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

FEA

CFD

DFM&A

Job description

OPmobility in Troy, MI is seeking an Industrial Engineer to plan, develop and implement manufacturing processes for battery product launches. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Operations to deliver robust, cost-effective, and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include supporting APQP, equipment validation, and continuous improvement, using PFMEA, DFMA, GD&T, and Lean to optimize manufacturability and ramp production while maintaining quality