Manufacturing Engineer III

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Panasonic Energy as a Manufacturing Engineer III at our new facility in De Soto, Kansas, contributing to the future of sustainable transport. This role includes leading engineering initiatives, optimizing processes, and mentoring team members in a collaborative environment focused on innovation in battery technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare options

401K retirement program

Educational Assistance & Reimbursement

Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs

Leadership and career development opportunities

Annual bonus program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Proven ability to lead engineering initiatives.
• Strong project leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead major process optimization initiatives and improvements.
• Establish effective manufacturing standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Project Management

Process Optimization

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

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Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Manufacturing Engineer III? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Manufacturing Engineer III? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Responsibilities

Meet the Recruiter: Eric Laffey

Summary

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer III is a seasoned and influential member of our production team, responsible for leading significant improvement initiatives, providing technical guidance across the department, and driving the independent development and implementation of solutions to enhance manufacturing processes, efficiency, and product quality. This role leverages extensive experience to identify opportunities for substantial impact and requires strong project leadership and mentoring capabilities. Panasonic Energy Corporation North America does not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Essential Duties

• Lead and Direct Major Process Optimization Initiatives: Identify and lead significant improvements across multiple production areas.
• Establish and Promote Effective Process Standards: Develop and champion best practices for manufacturing procedures and documentation.
• Utilize Advanced Analysis to Drive Strategic Improvements: Employ in-depth data analysis to identify key areas for impactful change.
• Independently Develop and Implement Systemic Solutions: Propose and deploy lasting countermeasures for complex manufacturing challenges.
• Serve as a Technical Leader for Equipment Issues: Provide expert guidance and support for resolving critical equipment malfunctions.
• Guide and Support Proactive Equipment Reliability Strategies: Influence and contribute to effective maintenance programs.
• Lead and Implement Significant Automation Projects: Drive the integration and optimization of advanced automation systems.
• Champion and Advance Quality Control Systems: Lead efforts to ensure and improve product quality standards.
• Direct Complex Root Cause Analysis and Implement Preventative Strategies: Lead investigations into major quality issues and establish long-term solutions.
• Independently Lead and Manage Large-Scale Improvement Projects: Oversee project planning, execution, and resource management for significant initiatives.
• Provide Technical Guidance and Mentorship Across Teams: Share expertise and support the development of other engineers and technical staff.
• Proactively Identify, Develop, and Implement Improvements: Independently recognize opportunities for process enhancement and drive their implementation, including safety and commissioning aspects.
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees’, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. Respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.
  
  

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred:

Education

Essential Qualifications:

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience
• Demonstrated Leadership in Engineering Improvements: Proven ability to lead significant engineering initiatives with measurable results.
• Extensive Manufacturing Experience and Strategic Thinking: Deep understanding of manufacturing principles and a track record of contributing to process strategy.
• Advanced Technical Problem-Solving and Guidance Skills: Expertise in resolving complex technical issues and providing effective guidance to others.
• Proven Ability to Independently Drive and Implement Improvements: A history of proactively identifying and successfully implementing process enhancements.
• Strong Project Leadership and Mentoring Capabilities: Experience leading larger projects and effectively mentoring junior engineers and technical staff.
• Excellent Communication and Collaboration Skills at All Levels: Ability to effectively communicate and work with diverse teams and leadership.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience applying lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies to drive strategic improvements.
• Proven success in leading complex equipment upgrades and automation projects.
• Expertise in advanced quality management systems and statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement long-term manufacturing strategies.
• Strong leadership in safety initiatives and promoting a safety-conscious culture.
• Proven ability to influence and drive change across the organization.
• Extensive experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong alignment to Panasonic’s core principles with a demonstrated ability to lead by example.
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
  
  

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 40%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%
  
  

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)

For This Position, The Required Frequency Is

• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.: Not Required
• Up to 35 lbs.: Not Required
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required
  
  

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month
• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.
  
  

Where You'll Be

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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