Metal Forming Engineer Lithium Metal Processing

Lyten; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Metal Forming Engineer specializing in lithium metal processing. This role involves designing and optimizing industrial processes related to anode manufacturing, ensuring production targets are met through innovative experimental programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production workflows and introduce process improvements, all while adhering to safety regulations. If you're passionate about advancing metal processing technologies and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in metal processing, especially lithium.
• Strong background in extrusion and rolling processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop extrusion and rolling schedules for lithium processing.
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams to align schedules.

Skills

Metal Processing

Extrusion

Rolling

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

BS in Chemistry

BS in Material Science

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Chemical Engineering

MS or PhD in relevant field

Tools

Lean Manufacturing Tools

Six Sigma

PLC Programming

Robot Programming

Job description

Metal Forming Engineer – Lithium Metal Processing

Lyten is seeking a Metal Forming Engineer with a strong desire to contribute and grow in a demanding environment. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, controlling, and optimizing industrial processes, specifically related to anode and lithium processing (extrusion, rolling, slitting, etc.). The Engineer will develop and execute experimental programs and operations plans to meet production targets, with a focus on electrode manufacturing, particularly the anode.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop and document extrusion and rolling schedules for lithium metal processing.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional R&D, sourcing, and production teams to align development and equipment schedules with production, cell integration, and manufacturing.
3. Create, plan, and execute DOE’s and experiments to understand the electrode processing space and improve process KPIs, focusing on lithium anode processing. Troubleshoot and resolve process issues using production data.
4. Perform advanced scientific problem-solving and communicate results effectively.
5. Test and monitor equipment, conduct risk assessments, analyze process workflows, introduce process improvements, and maintain equipment for anode and lithium processing.
6. Develop SOPs and specification requirements for lithium anode processing.
7. Manage anode demand schedules for R&D and cell integration.
8. Manage change control in assigned work areas.
9. Prepare presentations for management.
10. Adhere to safety regulations and internal policies.
11. Assist technical leaders with developing strategies for technical work, hiring, and budgets, ensuring alignment across technical groups.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry, material science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering).
• Previous experience with casting, extrusion, and rolling of metals (e.g., lithium, magnesium, aluminum).
• Minimum of 3 years of metal processing experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge of metal forming operations such as extrusion and rolling of air-sensitive metals like aluminum, magnesium, sodium, and lithium.
• Experience leading high-value projects and justifying new equipment to maintain production levels.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and process capability (CPk).
• Ability to train operators and technicians on existing and future equipment.
• Proficiency in presenting to upper management, justifying new equipment or modifications, and strategic planning based on experiments and process knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 9 years of metal forming/shaping experience and familiarity with new product launches.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement tools.
• Experience with metal alloying/casting operations is a plus.
• MS or PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience working with suppliers in the metal processing field.
• Knowledge of suppliers, processes, and consumables used in lithium processing.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary projects requiring reliance on team members’ expertise.
• PLC programming, robot programming, and knowledge of vision systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work in a lab standing up to 8 hours daily.