Process Engineer II

FIXX Energy; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Paid vacation and 14 holidays

Disability coverage

Job summary

FIXX Energy is a Smyrna, TN-based battery plant seeking a Process Engineer II to oversee safe, efficient operation and maintenance of production equipment. You will drive plant performance, develop procedures, and manage cross-functional initiatives to improve processes and throughput.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience in a high-volume factory, and the ability to lead projects and vendor interactions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 1–3 years in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong communication and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant efficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Lead equipment performance evaluations and optimize resources.
• Create equipment and process procedures for manufacturing staff.
• Develop process sheets for assigned area.
• Support process/design changes and Kaizen activities.
• Lead equipment acquisitions for new model launches.

Skills

RCA

DOE

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Process control

Engineering math

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

FIXX Energy is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee, operating one of the most established LFP battery production facilities in the United States. The site’s history traces back over a decade as a cornerstone of early U.S. EV battery manufacturing, representing a foundation of deep technical expertise and large-scale operational experience. Building on this heritage, FIXX Energy is evolving the platform into a modern, flexible manufacturing business serving the fast-growing energy storage market. The company is focused on delivering high-performance battery cells and solutions and modernizing the American grid—delivering resilient, intelligent power infrastructure that enables the next era of human connection, AI, and advanced manufacturing. By combining proven manufacturing capability with a forward-looking product and market strategy, FIXX Energy is positioned to be a key enabler of the electrified, resilient energy systems of the future.

About the Role

FIXX Energy is seeking a Process Engineer II, who will serve as a key member of the Engineering team. This role will be responsible for safe, proper and efficient operation and maintenance of all plant equipment at the FIXX Energy Battery Plant production facility in Smyrna, TN . You will be responsible for maintaining plant efficiencies, engineering, and procurement of efficiency monitoring equipment. The ideal candidate must be a self-motivated individual with good written, and verbal communication skills, and data driven decision-making skills. In addition, the candidate must be independent, driven, eager to learn, has strong time management skills, and the ability to manage simultaneous and often changing priorities. This position reports to Process Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors plant efficiencies and makes recommendations to operations site manager if plant processes require adjustments. Analyzes data on the process to troubleshoot process issues and maximize plant performance.
• Responds to operating needs. Provides lead role for plant and equipment performance evaluation; optimizing resource use and maximize reliable power generation.
• Write clear and accurate equipment and process procedures for manufacturing employee.
• Responsible for process sheet development for assigned area.
• Supports process changes, design changes, trial parts, and Kaizen improvement activities.
• Leads equipment acquisition or modifications to support new model launches.
• Provides engineering representation for cross-functional activities involving other disciplines such as Facilities and Controls, etc.
• Demonstrates data driven problem solving methodology and can effectively present work to all levels of management.
• Conducts regular safety and process audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering).
• 1-3 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing facility.
• Must be a self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills and Data Driven Decision-Making skills.
• Must have good understanding of root cause analysis (RCA), problem solving techniques, and process control management for quality and throughput issue resolution.
• Familiarity with design of experience (DOE) and knowledge of Minitab or JMP software
• Ability to quickly obtain a working knowledge of lithium-ion batteries.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, OneNote, SharePoint).
• Independent, driven, eager to learn, has strong time management skills, and the ability to manage simultaneous and often changing priorities
• New model experience and equipment design, installation, and commissioning
• Working knowledge of project management related to the introduction of products to market
• Able to work and lead contractors through the process of RFP to commissioning of equipment
• Ability to follow specific direction and also to work independently in a fast-paced atmosphere
• Experience with contributing to the creation of reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Experience in information gathering, tracking, and consolidation
• Effectively coordinates schedules and meetings using tools such as Outlook, Google Calendar, Office 365, etc.
• Outstanding oral & written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information in a simple way
• Works well in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with conferencing systems (Microsoft Teams)
• Ability to apply technical math skills to solve real world problems
• Experience working and leading a team across cultural and discipline boundaries

What is “Nice to Have”?

• SQL and Python coding knowledge a plus

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel required

What We Offer

Welcome to FIXX Energy, where you will have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.

We offer:

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a bonus.
• An inclusive work environment that fosters professional and personal development.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)

At FIXX Energy, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate in an office, on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others.

The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. FIXX Energy, LLC is a drug-free workplace.