Sr Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Battery Engineering

Position Overview:

This position as part of the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) organization will lead the development of new equipment and processes for future battery designs. You are a subject matter expert in design for manufacturability to ensure our battery designs are optimized for high volume highly automated manufacturing. This highly collaborative position is a key part of the Battery Technology organization. You will work with other leaders engineers and technicians to establish Proterra as a world-class manufacturer of battery-based energy storage.

About the Role You will:

• Grow and lead a team focused on developing new technology concepts
• Conceive design and implement new processes & equipment to allow Proterra to develop new products and prepare them for a high-volume production launch
• Lead DFM activities with Proterras battery design engineering team to optimize assembly and manufacturing of upcoming new products
• Lead development of battery module and battery pack assembly processes
• Develop manufacturing technology roadmap in conjunction with co-managers and team leadership
• Be a technical leader in new technology development
• Design and procure fixtures tools and equipment accounting for product tolerances and assembly methods
• Collaborate with equipment and machine suppliers to design and test new advanced equipment and methods
• Specify equipment and develop processes based on product design requirements and tolerances
• Be the subject matter expert battery DFM and process optimization
• Develop equipment and process validation plans to ensure processes are fully validated prior to launching in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Generate reports detailing process capability through statistical analysis such as MSA Gauge R&R process capability metrics cpk cp etc.
• Detail Design of Experiment studies to optimize process parameters and variables for various manufacturing processes including adhesive dispense fluid injection electrical connections etc.
• Project manage large CAPEX automation and equipment projects with external vendors for prototype equipment in our R&D Facility in Burlingame CA
• Procure new manufacturing tools and accessories necessary for supporting a prototype manufacturing development of new products.

About Our Group:

• The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering group seeks to develop innovative new manufacturing processes and automation tools to establish Proterra as a world leader in battery pack manufacturing. It is comprised of several different teams focused on different aspects of battery manufacturing including process development and automated manufacturing equipment design.
• This role is part of the larger Battery Technology Team. The Battery Technology Teams work is guided by our team values:
  • INNOVATION: We think of new ideas and take bold action to bring them to life.
  • ADAPTABILITY: We react quickly to our ever-changing environment.
  • CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: We strive to make our products services and processes better.
  • TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION: We work together to solve problems with camaraderie.
  • INCLUSION: We create welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to a diverse work community.
  • SUSTAINABILITY: We change the world through environmentally responsible practices.
  • KINDNESS: We are honest caring and respectful with each other.
• You will report to the VP Advanced Manufacturing Engineering within the Battery Engineering Organization and collaborate with other team members located at our R&D headquarters in Burlingame CA and manufacturing facilities in Greer SC.

Your Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 8 years experience in a manufacturing engineering role or similar technical role; developing and launching new processes and equipment for new products
• Demonstrated experience in specifying/launching multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment from concept to launch
• Substantial knowledge of manufacturing processes and tolerances including CNC machining 3D Printing Casting and Forming Joining Methods
• Experience designing custom equipment and assembly fixtures/jigs for new products and processes
• Knowledge of automation components including actuators sensors cameras motors conveyors gantries and robots.
• Experience managing external vendors in complex equipment development
• Hands on experience in high or low volume manufacturing environments
• Understanding of manufacturing engineering metrics and concepts (Cycle time quality control efficiency equipment selection return on investment etc)
• Experience managing a project with cost safety performance and schedule metrics
• Extensive experience providing DFM for new hardware design
• Track record of building working relationships with cross functional teams ensuring timely communication and problem-solving actions
• Demonstrated ability to keep projects on track and ensure the timely launch of your projects

You Might Also Have:

• Knowledge of electric vehicle battery pack manufacturing
• 6 Axis Robotic workcell development and EOAT Design experience
• Project Management experience
• 3D modeling experience using Catia Solidworks or other CAD platforms
• PLM Experience
• Controls experience programming PLCs Robots and microcontrollers

Designed and assembled in the United States Proterras innovative battery platform offers industry-leading energy density durability performance and safety systems enabling Proterra EV batteries to be the premium choice for commercial vehicles and industrial equipment.

Proterras battery technology offers industry-leading energy density safety systems and durability. Proudly designed in Silicon Valley and assembled in Greer South Carolina Proterra batteries are the premier choice to electrify commercial vehicles ranging from buses and trucks to construction equipment and more. Proterra is building innovative battery technology to power a better more sustainable world.

Location: Burlingame CA

Travel: 0- 20%

Compensation: $213000 - $245000

Required Experience:

Manager