Manufacturing Process Engineer

Gotion, Inc.•Manteno, IL

5d•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Gotion Inc. is seeking a motivated, results-driven Process Engineer to support its Pack and Module Manufacturing team. The role develops, optimizes, and sustains manufacturing processes to support safe, efficient, high-quality production. It supports production ramp-up, continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and process enhancements intended to improve yield, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The ideal candidate has manufacturing engineering experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to improving processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position supports stable manufacturing processes and production-line goals, including process capability and OEE. It contributes to the selection and implementation of processes and equipment, supports equipment installation through commissioning and ramp-up, and works with cross-functional teams to establish process and quality controls. The engineer also maintains process documentation, analyzes data and performance metrics, conducts experiments, supports qualifications and new product introductions, and trains production personnel. The listed US base salary range is $80,000–$120,000, plus a 15% bonus and benefits. Pay within the range depends on location and factors such as skills, experience, education, and training.

Requirements

Bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
3–10 years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience.
Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of manufacturing process development and optimization.
Experience with process troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to drive process improvements.
Familiarity with quality systems and process control methodologies, including Control Plans, PFMEA, SPC, APQP, MSA, and PPAP.
Experience using quality and problem-solving tools such as 8D, Fishbone Diagram, 5 Why Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Seven QC Tools, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Strong technical documentation and report-writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Pack and Module assembly processes is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting production line launches, process qualification, or manufacturing ramp-up activities.
Experience in lithium-ion battery, automotive, advanced manufacturing, or related industries.
Understanding of battery pack and module manufacturing processes.
Experience with automated assembly equipment and production systems.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
Experience working in a fast-paced startup or high-growth manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure stable Pack and Module production-line processes that meet target yield, process capability, throughput, and OEE goals.
Support the selection, evaluation, and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and technical requirements for new and existing production lines.
Provide engineering support during equipment installation, commissioning, validation, trial runs, and production ramp-up.
Collaborate with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to establish and maintain control plans and in-process quality controls.
Troubleshoot process issues on the production floor and drive timely corrective and preventive actions.
Use structured problem-solving methodologies and quality tools to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
Develop, review, and maintain process flow diagrams, standard operating procedures, work instructions, process standards, and control plans.
Design and execute process experiments, collect and analyze process data, and recommend process optimizations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, yield, and cost reduction.
Participate in equipment and process qualifications for new products, equipment, and manufacturing technologies.
Analyze manufacturing performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
Train production personnel and provide technical guidance on manufacturing processes and best practices.
Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities.