Manufacturing Engineer

Base Power Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge energy startup in Austin is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design and launch manufacturing lines for innovative battery storage systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient manufacturing processes and develop high-quality equipment. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and proficiency in CAD software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your role may evolve based on business needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a hands-on Mechanical/Manufacturing/Design Engineer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems.
• Experience with automated functional testing and DC fastening tools.
• Ability to manage suppliers through the design and installation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop equipment, fixtures, and processes for high-volume production.
• Design efficient production workstation layouts and conduct process analysis.
• Create detailed manufacturing instructions and documentation for training technicians.

Skills

5+ years of experience as a hands-on Mechanical/Manufacturing/Design Engineer

Experience using 2D CAD tools (AutoCAD)

3D design experience (SolidWorks or CATIA)

Experience with robotic systems

Knowledge of GD&T

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

About the Role

Base is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to the design and launch of manufacturing lines to produce our cutting edge battery storage systems. In this role you will work with cross functional teams throughout the lifecycle of the product to develop high quality and efficient manufacturing equipment and processes that will produce Base Power’s battery storage products.

What You’ll Do

• Develop equipment, fixtures, and processes to support early-stage prototype builds and scale for high-volume production
• Determine and procure necessary equipment for all manufacturing processes, collaborating with integrators to design and manufacture semi-auto to fully automated manufacturing equipment
• Manage suppliers through specification, design, buyoff, and installation of manufacturing equipment
• Design efficient production workstation layouts to enhance product flow, ergonomics, and efficiency while conducting process analysis, DOE, PFMEA, line balancing, and capacity modeling/simulation
• Provide DFM (design for manufacturability) input to improve processes and yield outcomes
• Create detailed manufacturing instructions and documentation to train technicians, implement new processes, and ensure smooth handoff to production operations

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a hands-on Mechanical/Manufacturing/Design Engineer working on mechanical and/or electromechanical systems
• Experience using 2D cad tools for conceptual line design (AutoCAD) and 3D design for mechanical equipment, fixturing, and tooling (SolidWorks or CATIA)
• Experience with conveyance, workstation design, robotic systems, adhesive dispensing, DC fastening tools, or automated functional testing
• Experience with GD&T and system stack up analysis
• Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment
• Experience providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Automation (DFA)
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.