Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Production

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site shuttle

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer III to lead engineering activities on our high-volume lithium-ion battery lines in Sparks, NV. You will drive process improvements, troubleshoot complex equipment, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain world-class production.

Responsibilities include optimizing OEE, developing standard work, reviewing CAD drawings, and leading projects from concept to execution.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Ability to train manufacturing operators on new or revised processes.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineering to ensure world-class production runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Provide on-floor troubleshooting for mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Analyze production data to reduce defects on production equipment.
• Optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) to increase productivity.
• Troubleshoot real-time production problems and reduce defects.
• Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to meet specifications.
• Lead engineers on complex troubleshooting projects and designs.
• Review CAD/SolidWorks drawings and ensure accuracy.
• Develop standard work instructions, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.
• Project manage rollout of permanent countermeasures into production lines.
• Present equipment changes for CAPEX and Change Management approvals.
• Implement and support manufacturing automation.
• Collaborate with maintenance to develop permanent countermeasures to daily problems.

Skills

On-floor troubleshooting

CAD/SolidWorks

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Team leadership

Training operators

FTA/FMEA knowledge

Control systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks drawings

MPI & P&IDs

PLC knowledge

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer III to lead engineering activities on our high-volume lithium-ion battery lines in Sparks, NV. You will drive process improvements, troubleshoot complex equipment, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain world-class production.

Responsibilities include optimizing OEE, developing standard work, reviewing CAD drawings, and leading projects from concept to execution.