Manufacturing Engineer

Peak Nano; Valley View (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Nano, located in Valley View, OH, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to lead improvements in the production process of multilayer coextrusion lines for capacitor films. You will manage capital projects, troubleshoot operations, and ensure high quality, scalable manufacturing of nanolayered films.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and 2+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience, with strong expertise in film processing and extrusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Plastics, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
• 2+ years hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Experience with film processing and extrusion is required.
• Web handling in films, paper, or converting industry.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects.
• Strong collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn statistical data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing improvements to the production process.
• Manage capital improvements, operation, and troubleshooting of multilayer cast film co-extrusion lines.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans.
• Train extrusion technicians on daily line operations.
• Apply the Scientific Method to experimental plans.
• Ensure EH&S standards are followed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale up new technologies.

Skills

Film processing

Extrusion

Manufacturing experience

Independent work

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

NetSuite ERP

Lean Six Sigma

New product scale-up

Job description

Established in 2016 to bring patented nanotechnology from the laboratory to commercial applications, Peak Nano is tackling challenges across the power grid, fusion, electric vehicles, aerospace, and defense. With AI-powered design and advanced nanolayered technology, Peak Nano’s drop-in-ready, industry-disrupting solutions dramatically boost systems’ performance.

Our NanoPlex™ films technology, protected by 20+ global patents, is designed and engineered in the U.S., with a secure supply chain from allied nations, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. These purpose-built nanolayered solutions enable breakthroughs across critical industries, strengthening American energy independence, leadership, and national security.

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer II will lead manufacturing improvements to the Peak Nano production process. This includes managing capital improvements, operation, and troubleshooting of multilayer cast film co-extrusion lines designed to produce capacitor films.

Peak Nano is focused on delivering innovative, disruptive solutions to the nanolayer film market. Located in Valley View, OH, the Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with all functions to ensure high quality, efficient material development and production of nanolayered capacitor films

Key responsibilities include:

• Document and manage standard work instructions
• Identify material and workflow bottlenecks and implement solutions
• Develop and implement maintenance plans
• Resolve film quality concerns on customer programs
• Recommend / develop equipment and process upgrades
• Support scale-up and commercialization of new technologies by working seamlessly with other groups, business partners, and customers
• Consistently apply the Scientific Method in the planning and execution of experimental plans
• Train extrusion technicians on daily line operations
• Demonstrate the appropriate use of statistical tools to solve complex problems
• Use skills and competencies to increase productivity of self and others
• Serve on multi-disciplinary project teams to collaborate, provide technical input, and deliver results aligned with team deliverables
• Understand and implement appropriate EH&S standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the operation of an extrusion line. Lead by example for sate behaviors by promoting safe work habits
• Install, commission, and lead operation of nanolayer coextrusion line

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 2+ years of hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with film processing and extrusion are absolute must haves
• Web handling experience in films, paper, or converting industry
• Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
• Ability to partner with team members and stakeholders from multiple backgrounds
• Willingness to learn statistical data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLC systems
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma
• Experience with NetSuite ERP
• New product scale‑up and commercialization experience
• Experience working in a cross‑functional team environment