Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer: Grow with Battery Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site facilities & meals

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I to join a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery production site. The role focuses on learning core manufacturing processes, supporting production optimization, and contributing to quality improvements in a high-volume facility.

The entry-level engineer will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to maintenance, process analysis, and safety practices, while supporting a scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt preferred; Green Belt a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis capabilities.
• Willingness to learn and support in high-volume manufacturing.
• Solid communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports production optimization and process reliability in a high-volume plant.
• Assists with data collection, time studies, and process documentation.
• Learns SOPs and work instructions under supervision.
• Supports preventative maintenance to improve uptime and stability.
• Collaborates with production, quality, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Foundational engineering knowledge

Eagerness to learn

Team collaboration

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certificate

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America in De Soto, Kansas, is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I to join a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery production site. The role focuses on learning core manufacturing processes, supporting production optimization, and contributing to quality improvements in a high-volume facility.

The entry-level engineer will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to maintenance, process analysis, and safety practices, while supporting a scalable