Process Engineer III, Assembly - Winding

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

401(k) with company matching contributions

Paid Time-Off Benefits

Job summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation in Sparks, Nevada, is seeking a Process Engineer III to lead projects focused on process improvement in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a background in engineering.

The role involves enhancing production processes, mentoring team members, and collaborating with quality teams. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to train operators on revised processes.
• Experience with projects focused on scrap reduction and cost improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects to enhance defect rates and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams for permanent solutions.
• Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure specifications are met.

Skills

Process development/improvement

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Root Cause Analysis Techniques

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job description

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Process Engineer III? Then we're looking for you! 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

The Process Engineer III is responsible for leading process improvement projects focused on defect rate improvement, new material and model introduction, specification validation, overall equipment efficiency, and tasks to improve the cell manufacturing process. Additionally, the engineer will develop and implement process strategies, manage process resources, and optimize current processes. Furthermore, the engineer supports other team members through mentorship of key skills.

Essential Duties

• Being part of Panasonic’s Cell and Process Engineering team, continuously improving processes, supporting new model conversion and new line setup, solving chronic production issues and ensuring world‑class production runs smoothly and without issue.
• Demonstrating sound troubleshooting skills and the ability to quickly solve unknown problems through root cause identification and effective countermeasure development and implementation.
• Troubleshooting chronic production problems to maintain output levels and reduce defects.
• Working with other engineering teams to coordinate process and machine improvement activities ranging from long‑term process development projects to reactive countermeasures.
• Making data‑driven decisions with proficient data analysis skills.
• Collaborating with engineering, maintenance and quality teams to develop permanent solutions to common problems in daily manufacturing, addressing productivity, quality, loss and safety.
• Assisting in implementing and expanding new countermeasures into production lines.
• Monitoring and auditing manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved.
• Applying technical knowledge to develop standard work instructions, SOPs and troubleshooting guides.
• Implementing and supporting manufacturing industrial automation.
• Other duties may be assigned.

PPE Requirements

• Wearing personal protective equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hairnet, face mask, bump cap, or a full hazmat suit with respirator.

Qualifications

Education

• Basic/Required: Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar discipline.

Essential Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of process engineering or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience performing engineering functions and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to train manufacturing operators on new or revised manufacturing process instructions or tooling.
• Flexibility to work between manufacturing floor and office/desk environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot machines and processes, applying root cause analysis.
• Experience on projects such as scrap reduction, cost improvements and FTE reduction.
• Strong engineering skills (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, tolerancing, MPI).
• Effective communication skills and ability to reach agreement on path forwards with relevant teams.
• Knowledge of critical process parameters and tools such as FTA, FMEA.
• Strong team working skills at all levels of an organization, especially with direct labor.
• Self‑starter who works well independently and follows up with minimal direction, focusing on team success.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast‑paced environment, prioritizing work and delivering quality results.
• Strong work ethic with a “get the job done” approach, consistently delivering excellent internal and external customer service.
• Working‑level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lithium‑ion battery theory or R&D.
• Familiarity with roll‑to‑roll processing techniques.
• Experience with material management and control.
• Knowledge of electrochemistry and ability to apply principles.
• Application of solutions chemistry principles in real‑world environments.
• Experience with control strategy, PLC, and sensor/actuator relationships.
• Experience with industrial data analysis or Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment (1M+ units per day) such as batteries or electronic devices.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude).

Physical Demands

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

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent
• Team‑lift over 35 lbs.: Frequent

Benefits & Perks – What's In It For You

• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time‑Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage & fertility resources.
• Employee Recognition Program – High5 platform and quarterly/annual awards.
• Annual Bonus Program – Opportunity for a performance‑based bonus.
• On‑site Food Options – Several on‑site cafés, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, and employee events.
• Free Shuttle – Rides to and from work.

Where You'll Be

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We prioritize creating a workspace that promotes productivity while ensuring a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere.

Who We Are

Panasonic Energy is the world's largest lithium‑ion battery factory, expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas. We produce safe, high‑quality batteries to accelerate sustainable energy and support electric vehicles. Our culture values innovation, inclusion, and a commitment to building a better world.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

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.

Pre‑employment drug testing is required.

All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

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