Engineer, Manufacturing

Eos Energy Storage; East Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eos Energy Storage in East Pittsburgh is seeking a manufacturing engineer to provide technical support and lead continuous improvement in operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.

This role involves troubleshooting manufacturing issues, developing processes, and training staff. Familiarity with CAD software and Lean manufacturing techniques is preferred. Occasional travel may be required, but primarily the position is on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing role.
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings and handling electrical parts (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to operations and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Develop processes using lean methodologies to improve throughput.
• Design and construct tooling/fixtures as needed.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce costs and cycle times.
• Engage with teams to achieve SQDC goals.

Skills

Strong communication and documentation skills

Statistical and capability analysis skills

Proactive problem solver

Direct experience in manufacturing environment

Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing techniques

Experience with CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SOLIDWORKS

Creo

Job description

About Eos Energy Enterprises

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and sits at the core of our innovative systems that provide utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy-storage alternative for 3-to-12-hour applications. Our company, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, trades on Nasdaq (NASDAQ: EOSE).

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical floor support to operations, investigating and resolving issues that arise during manufacturing while maintaining or exceeding safety and productivity goals.
• Develop processes to improve throughput using lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Design and construct tooling/fixtures for processes or modify existing production equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot technical process and product problems in real time to deploy countermeasures.
• Lead continuous improvement projects in assigned process areas to reduce cost and cycle times.
• Participate in Tier accountability meetings.
• Engage with manufacturing process and operations teams to ensure all SQDC goals are achieved.
• Assist in product design, material selections, and tooling reviews.
• Own Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for assigned processes.
• Provide direction and coordinate efforts and responsibilities for interns and co-ops to best suit business needs.
• Lead train-the-trainer sessions for assigned areas and ensure operations understand proper equipment operation through training, standard work, verification, and process audits.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities that may change or be assigned at any time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Statistical and capability analysis skills.
• Proactive problem solver with hands-on experience using good engineering principles.
• Direct experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Time-management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make engineering judgment decisions and influence others.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Creo, etc.).
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings and handling electrical parts and assembly (preferred).

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or another engineering discipline (preferred). Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing role. Electrical drawing interpretation experience (preferred).

Travel

Local travel; less than 10% domestic travel, little overnight travel.

Working Conditions

Office environment: remain stationary 50% of the time, occasional lifting up to 25 lb. Must have close visual acuity for data analysis, transcribing, computer work, extensive reading, and visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and machine operation. Requires safety gear (eye safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots, lab coats).

Factory environment: potential hazards from moving mechanical parts, vibration, moving vehicles, electrical current, temperature changes, chemicals. May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, odors, dust, mists, gases. Noise level can be loud. May need to lift or move objects up to 50 lb.