High Voltage Battery System Component Assembly Engineer

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Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Rochester Hills, MI

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The High Voltage Battery System Component Assembly Engineer will oversee the assembly of localized components for battery modules and packs, ensuring their integration into the overall RESS assembly process. This role requires collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to optimize assembly processes and maintain quality standards, while also ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The position is hybrid, allowing for both in-office and remote work, and involves travel to support supplier development and integration activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assembly process for localized components used in battery modules and packs, ensuring adherence to design specifications, manufacturing constraints, and quality standards
• Collaborate closely with the broader assembly team to integrate localized components effectively into the overall RESS assembly process
• Manage prototype flow
• Manage part quantities, variants, and replacement strategies to support assembly flexibility, production ramp-up, and continuity of supply
• Ensure all assembly processes meet regulatory requirements and standards, including safety protocols and quality assurance measures specific to battery components
• Develop and implement robust quality control procedures for component assembly, including inspection and testing protocols to maintain high standards of product quality
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains in component assembly, working closely with manufacturing teams to implement solutions
• Travel to supplier locations to oversee component production, resolve technical issues, and support supplier development and qualification activities
• Maintain accurate documentation of component assembly processes, test results, corrective actions, and compliance records
• Investigate and resolve assembly-related issues using structured problem-solving techniques
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including design engineering, supply chain, quality assurance, and operations to achieve project objectives and milestones effectively
• Organize and participate in component supplier DFMEA reviews
• Work with validation teams to develop, execute, and assess component DVP&Rs
• Provide start-up and ongoing support to the North American RESS Assembly Plant

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, with a focus on battery components or similar technologies
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly techniques, and materials used in battery component assembly
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards applicable to battery components
• Experience in developing and implementing quality control procedures for component assembly
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Catia, Siemens NX) for design and documentation
• Familiar with design-for-serviceability concepts
• Excellent analytical skills with a structured approach to problem-solving and process optimization
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams
• Experience working on components for HV lithium-ion batteries
• Experience with automated assembly systems in component assembly processes
• DFSS green or black-belt certification
• Ability and flexibility to travel 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 time off and holidays