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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at ALKEGEN

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

ALKEGEN · Buffalo, NY, US

1 months ago

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

ALKEGEN · Buffalo, NY, US

a month ago
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About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineer will define and implement technologies for the industrialization of new battery fire protection, emission control, and sealing products for the automotive and energy storage solutions industries. This role involves cross-functional collaboration to understand customer requirements and define standardized manufacturing techniques, with a focus on new product programs.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement technologies for effective industrialization of new battery fire protection, emission control, and sealing products.
  • Work cross-functionally to understand customer product requirements and define effective manufacturing techniques.
  • Focus on new product programs, requiring cooperation with pursuit and New Product Development teams.
  • Lead technology development and implementation for efficient and flexible automated processes, involving robotics and data gathering.
  • Evaluate and integrate advanced part manufacturing technologies, striving for standardized solutions.
  • Collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to incorporate new technologies into production processes.
  • Own and systemize technology best practice knowledge.
  • Support sales pursuit teams with standardized production costs, pieces per hour assumptions, overhead and capex estimates.
  • Ensure all new manufacturing processes prioritize safety and environmental sustainability.
  • Ensure all new manufacturing processes comply with industry standards and regulations, including IATF, ISO 9001 and other automotive-specific requirements.
  • Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to develop and maintain quality metrics and address non-conformance issues.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to implement capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
  • Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for manufacturing improvements.
  • Work closely with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely supply of quality materials and components.
  • Lead technical teams and resources across sites to ensure excellent collaboration, best practice sharing, and focus on results.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably within the automotive supply or battery industries.
  • Proven track record in process optimization, efficiency improvement, and managing large-scale manufacturing operations.
  • Strong knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies and industry standards, particularly in the context of battery components.
  • Automation programming experience (PLC).
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience in managing and developing high-performance teams.
  • Excellent project management skills with proficiency in software such as Microsoft Project or similar tools.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical process control and manufacturing data analysis.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Up to 50% of the time may be required at certain times for travel.

Skills

  • Automation programming (PLC)
  • Project management
  • Statistical process control
  • Manufacturing data analysis
  • Communication
  • Collaboration

Experience Level

  • 7-10 years

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • 105,829 - 132,286 Annually

About the Company

  • Alkegen brings together two leading specialty materials companies focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation.
  • Alkegen is an innovation-driven leader.
  • Alkegen provides products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further.
  • Alkegen has over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 employees.
  • Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Equal Opportunity

  • Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.