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posted 23 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Rochester Hills, MI
10,001+ employees
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About the position
The High Voltage Battery Module and Pack Assembly Mechanical Engineer at International Corporation is responsible for overseeing the assembly of the Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS). This role involves optimizing assembly processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting rigorous testing, and collaborating with suppliers and partners. The position is hybrid, requiring three days in the office and two days of remote work each week.
Responsibilities
- Lead the assembly process for RESS units from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to design specifications, manufacturing constraints, and regulatory standards.
- Ensure all assembly processes comply with relevant regulations and standards, including OSHA requirements, ergonomic guidelines, and safety protocols related to battery handling.
- Develop module and pack assembly quality requirements; implement interim and End-of-Line (EoL) testing protocols to detect and rectify assembly issues before they progress to the next phase of production.
- Collaborate with the manufacturing team to optimize assembly processes, improve cycle-times, and address any issues affecting efficiency or quality.
- Flow lessons learned from assembly processes into the Verification, Certification, and Testing (VCT) procedures, requirements documentation, and AUROS or equivalent systems.
- Investigate and resolve assembly-related issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules and product quality.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of assembly processes, test results, and corrective actions taken, ensuring traceability and compliance with quality management systems.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including design engineers, quality assurance, and operations to ensure seamless integration of assembly processes with overall project goals.
- Provide input in PFMEA reviews for multiple module and pack variant assemblies.
- Support the start-up of RESS assembly in the North American region.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with at least 5 years of experience in product design/development, or a Master's degree with at least 3 years of experience, or a PhD in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Nice-to-haves
- 4+ year Mechanical or relevant Engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
- Proven experience in mechanical design and assembly of HV RESSes (HEV, PHEV, EV).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including assembly techniques, materials, and tooling.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards applicable to battery assembly (e.g., OSHA, ANSI, ISO).
- Experience in developing and implementing quality control procedures, including End-of-Line testing protocols.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Catia, Siemens NX) for design and documentation.
- Excellent analytical skills with a systematic approach to problem-solving.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams and disciplines.
- Experience with automated assembly systems.
- Familiarity with battery chemistries and their implications for assembly processes.
- Prior exposure to AUROS or equivalent requirements management systems.
- Hands-on experience working on HV lithium-ion batteries.
- Familiar with design-for-serviceability concepts.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement methodologies.
- DFSS green or black-belt certification preferred.
- Ability and flexibility to travel, including internationally, for up to 2 weeks a few times per year.
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
- Opportunities for professional development
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid holidays and vacation time
