Process Engineer

StarPlus Energy•Kokomo, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At StarPlus Energy, a joint venture between Samsung/Stellantis, join us in establishing the first plant of its kind in Indiana. As a member of our team, you will play an important role in our company's positive culture by helping us build and maintain an effective organization as the automotive industry moves toward an electric future. The Process Engineer will develop and optimize the EV battery production process to improve safety, quality, productivity, and sustainability. The role will develop, monitor, analyze, and implement new processes, procedures, and equipment as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology equivalent
Knowledge and experience in manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
Knowledge of time studies, line balancing, lean manufacturing, bottleneck analysis, PFMEAs, and process controls
Excellent verbal and written communication
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Skilled in handling multiple projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Experience in validation of needed equipment capacities, commissioning and ramp- up schedules
Proficient in application of statistical knowledge and tools such as Minitab or JMP
Experience in ERP systems, or equivalent
Working understanding of vision systems such as Keyence or Cognex
Knowledge of laser welding, CT & X-Ray scanning
Knowledge of electrode, notching, stacking, assembly, formation, or production processes pertaining to battery manufacturing

Responsibilities

Analyze and optimize productivity, yield, and Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)
Responsible for defect rate monitoring, improvement, and product sustainability in manufacturing
Lead product and process Continuous Improvement (CI) and development activities
Implement Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) & Site Acceptance Test (SAT) protocols
Enhance processes in battery manufacturing systems including the implementation of lean manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen projects
Lead Cross-Function Team (CFT) based activities with Production and Maintenance to troubleshoot inefficiencies and optimize productivity
Analyze safety and quality issues to recommend corrective actions
Monitor and maintain all Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Conduct risk assessments to identify and eliminate potential defects
Create, maintain, and update various Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure all operators develop a full understanding of process changes
Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth production flow between each process
Prepare for and participate in meetings between teams