Process Engineer, Cell Manufacturing

Our Next Energy; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Next Energy in Belleville, MI is seeking a Process Engineer to oversee cell manufacturing operations, focusing on electrode assembly, formation, and process optimization. You will act as the on-floor technical expert, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced production environment.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, drive continuous improvements, and mentor junior technicians while maintaining strict SOP adherence and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Direct experience in battery manufacturing, battery formation, or electrochemical processes.
• Experience in energy storage, EV, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting new line launches, pilot lines, or manufacturing scale-ups.
• Familiarity with MES or digital production tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee cell manufacturing processes, including setup, operation, and monitoring of equipment in electrode, assembly and formation.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for formation process execution and standard work.
• Identify abnormal process behavior and take immediate corrective action to protect product quality and safety.
• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues affecting yield, throughput, or safety.
• Diagnosing manufacturing-related failures using data trends, equipment feedback, and historical knowledge.
• Escalate issues appropriately and partner with engineering to resolve root causes.
• Ensure strict adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate and complete production, batch, and deviation records.
• Support quality investigations, audits, and corrective actions related to formation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing team members on process changes, trials, and scale-up activities.
• Provide practical, floor-level input into process design, equipment changes, and manufacturability.
• Support implementation and validation of new equipment, tooling, or process changes.
• Train and mentor junior and mid-level technicians.
• Act as a technical reference for supervisors and other manufacturing team members regarding cell manufacturing processes.
• Promote a disciplined, safety-focused, and quality-driven culture on the production floor.
• Champion safety practices related to high-energy systems, electrical equipment, and chemical handling.
• Identify hazards, near misses, and process risks; support mitigation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Skills

Battery knowledge

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional

Tools

MES

Job description

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Process Engineer, Cell Manufacturing

Locations

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Belleville, MI 48111, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PROCE001431

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process Execution & Technical Expertise

• Execute and oversee cell manufacturing processes, including setup, operation, and monitoring of equipment in electrode, assembly and formation
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for formation process execution and standard work
• Identify abnormal process behavior and take immediate corrective action to protect product quality and safety

Advanced Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues affecting yield, throughput, or safety
• Diagnosing manufacturing-related failures using data trends, equipment feedback, and historical knowledge
• Escalate issues appropriately and partner with engineering to resolve root causes

Quality & Documentation

• Ensure strict adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and quality requirements
• Maintain accurate and complete production, batch, and deviation records
• Support quality investigations, audits, and corrective actions related to formation

Process Improvement & Engineering Support

• Collaborate with manufacturing team members on process changes, trials, and scale-up activities
• Provide practical, floor-level input into process design, equipment changes, and manufacturability
• Support implementation and validation of new equipment, tooling, or process changes

Mentorship & Floor Leadership

• Train and mentor junior and mid-level technicians
• Act as a technical reference for supervisors and other manufacturing team members regarding cell manufacturing processes
• Promote a disciplined, safety-focused, and quality-driven culture on the production floor

Safety & Compliance

• Champion safety practices related to high-energy systems, electrical equipment, and chemical handling
• Identify hazards, near misses, and process risks; support mitigation efforts
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Direct experience in battery manufacturing, battery formation, or electrochemical processes
• Experience in energy storage, EV, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting new line launches, pilot lines, or manufacturing scale-ups
• Familiarity with MES or digital production tracking systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in energy storage, EV, automotive, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting new line launches, pilot lines, or manufacturing scale-up
• Consistent attendance, punctuality, and readiness for assigned shifts
• Effective communication across shifts and teams Demonstrated ownership of process outcomes and equipment condition
• Trusted to operate independently with minimal supervision

Travel Required

No .

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