Battery Manufacturing Process Engineer I

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is hiring a Process Engineer I to support manufacturing of lithium-ion cells at the De Soto, Kansas facility. This entry‑level role focuses on defect reduction, data‑driven problem solving, and equipment efficiency within a structured cell manufacturing environment.

Under supervision, you will contribute to process improvement, SOPs, and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams while building foundational

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing/industrial/technical engineering field.
• Strong foundations in process engineering, data analysis, and problem solving.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Applies basic engineering principles, standard procedures, and documented methodologies to support cell manufacturing processes
• Supports tasks in process improvement, equipment optimization, and manufacturing support projects
• Assists with monitoring, auditing, and validating manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with specifications and standards
• Supports documentation efforts, including SOPs, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides

Skills

Process engineering

Data analysis

Communication

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SPC

FMEA

Excel

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is hiring a Process Engineer I to support manufacturing of lithium-ion cells at the De Soto, Kansas facility. This entry‑level role focuses on defect reduction, data‑driven problem solving, and equipment efficiency within a structured cell manufacturing environment.

Under supervision, you will contribute to process improvement, SOPs, and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams while building foundational