Process Engineer

Saft America, Inc.•Cockeysville, MD

31d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to support production activities for lithium-ion cell electrode manufacturing. Candidates must have strong experience in process development and control in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, or similar industries. You should also have a working knowledge of web handling and roll to roll operations. This position will create, improve and maintain processes for the electrode fabrication, via hands-on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.
At least three to five years of work experience in a related field.
Background utilizing Six Sigma Methodologies (root cause analysis/problem solving).
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
Highly competent organizational skills.
CAD experience but not exclusively in a design role.
Floor support experience with involvement in equipment troubleshooting and upgrades.
Experience in lean, from the mechanical side, i.e. tooling design to improve process efficiency, poke yoke process design, etc…
Self-starting, goal-oriented and project driven.
Experience with slurry mixing, rheology, and characterization of mix properties.
Continued process improvement (yield / revenue enhancement).
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment functions.
Machine controls comprehension.
PPE safety
Use of inspection and measurement equipment
Understanding of mechanical & electrical drawings.
Background in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
Technical writing (such as work instructions).
Competent proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Knowledge of configuration management.
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Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of web handling and roll to roll operations.

Responsibilities

Working with the production team to meet customer delivery schedules.
Assist with scaling up of formulations from pilot to production levels.
Optimization of individual unit operations with designs of experiments and other techniques.
Assists with the installation, development, and modification of production scale chemical, mixing, and coating equipment in conjunction with pilot scale and lab processes. This may include working with equipment engineers in RFQs, FAT/SAT, and validation trials.
Working with team of R&D scientists on new formulation, characterization of raw materials, and process development
Work with new suppliers and manufacturers to introduce new techniques and state of the art equipment and processes.
Track and complete program tasks for development & manufacturing of electrode to be shipped to international customers.
Hands on observations of in process quality and impact on downstream operations.
Incorporating feedback from our highly skilled assembly technicians.
Support project activities for our Aerospace, Defense and Racing customers.
Work with the Production team and Program Managers for production needs in a fast-paced environment.
Act as liaison and subject matter expert in cooperation with counterparts in other Saft research and manufacturing sites throughout the world.
Utilizing skills set for: scrap reduction, technical writing, problem solving, new product introduction, continuous improvement, and quality assurance.
Prepare work instruction and work with operators and technicians in the preparation of development products.
With work industrialization and production process team for the implementation of new products into production.
Act as the technical liaison for new electrode development programs funded by other sites in Saft.