Entry-Level Battery Manufacturing Engineer I

Panasonic Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas is hiring an entry‑level Manufacturing Engineer I to develop foundational manufacturing engineering skills in a high‑volume environment. You’ll support production optimization, process reliability, and quality improvement with mentorship and hands‑on experience.

You will learn standard processes, tools, and problem solving while contributing to safe, stable, and efficient operations in a state‑of‑the‑art facility focused on advanced lithium‑ion battery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related STEM field
• Strong foundational understanding of core engineering principles
• Willingness to learn and develop practical manufacturing engineering skills
• Mechanical aptitude with interest in troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Ability to apply data-driven approaches to support process development and improvement
• Ability to read CAD drawings, P&IDs, and manufacturing process instructions
• English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking)
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven core principles

Responsibilities

• Applies basic manufacturing engineering principles under supervision
• Supports assigned tasks within engineering and operations projects
• Assists with data collection, basic process analysis, and documentation (e.g., time studies, process checks)
• Supports development and maintenance of SOPs and work instructions
• Assists with technical equipment troubleshooting under guidance from senior engineers and maintenance teams
• Learns and supports preventative maintenance activities to improve equipment uptime and process stability
• Gains exposure to automation systems and manufacturing technologies through project support activities
• Communicates within the engineering team and project groups
• Collaborates with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering team members
• Develops professional communication and documentation skills to support knowledge sharing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related STEM field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

CMfgT

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Job description

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas is hiring an entry‑level Manufacturing Engineer I to develop foundational manufacturing engineering skills in a high‑volume environment. You’ll support production optimization, process reliability, and quality improvement with mentorship and hands‑on experience.

You will learn standard processes, tools, and problem solving while contributing to safe, stable, and efficient operations in a state‑of‑the‑art facility focused on advanced lithium‑ion battery