Cell Line Process Engineer

Duracell • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Duracell is a leading company in personal power solutions that manufactures alkaline and specialty batteries. Duracell has a strong base of consumer, industrial and commercial customers across more than 100 countries in the world. As Duracell relocates and expands its central R&D operations to Atlanta, GA, we are building a world-class technical team at Science Square Labs — a hub designed for collaboration, discovery, and rapid scale-up. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact global team at the ground floor of that transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of experience in process engineering, process development, or manufacturing engineering.
• Solid understanding of chemical processes and unit operations relevant to powder processing, mixing, compaction, or high-speed assembly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to break down complex issues into clear problem statements and testable hypotheses.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and execute technical projects from concept through implementation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally (estimated 20–30%).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in battery manufacturing, electrochemical systems, or energy storage technologies.
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies and statistical analysis tools.
• Prior experience working in or supporting global/multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Experience with data mining, process analytics, or manufacturing execution systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineers at Duracell manufacturing sites globally to identify process gaps, troubleshoot production issues, and implement sustainable improvements to product performance and quality.
• Support and lead process development and scale-up initiatives, translating lab- and pilot-scale findings into robust manufacturing processes.
• Design and execute structured experiments (Design of Experiments) in both pilot and production environments to deepen process understanding and drive performance improvements.
• Collaborate with senior R&D and operations leadership to align project scope, priorities, and deliverables with business goals.
• Define project timelines, milestones, and resource requirements; manage execution within scope and budget.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly and with impact — in both written reports and oral presentations — to audiences at all levels.
• Mine and analyze existing production datasets to identify improvement opportunities and inform decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with plant teams across multiple geographies, supporting knowledge transfer and capability development.
• Travel to Duracell manufacturing facilities globally as needed to provide on-site technical support (estimated 20–30%).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level