Job Details

Manufacturing Engineer – Battery Manufacturing

Duration: 4 months Possible extension

Type: Contract (Onsite)

Location: Fremont CA and Reno, NV

Job Overview

Client is seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and deploy advanced manufacturing equipment in its cutting-edge battery factories. This role focuses on improving battery architecture, reliability, and cost—key challenges in the advancement of electric vehicles. The position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment on innovative manufacturing systems that support high-volume battery production.

Key Responsibilities

• Define equipment requirements and develop initial design concepts.
• Design and develop new manufacturing equipment for high-volume production environments.
• Prepare technical specifications and manage the RFQ (Request for Quotation) process for equipment suppliers.
• Lead and manage projects from concept development through production launch.
• Oversee detailed design and engineering of new manufacturing systems.
• Develop and execute equipment validation and testing plans.
• Coordinate factory readiness, equipment delivery, and installation activities.
• Act as a lead manufacturing engineer or project manager for automated manufacturing equipment projects.
• Support the transition of products from low-volume prototype builds to large-scale manufacturing.
• Travel internationally up to 50% to support equipment development, supplier coordination, and factory launches.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with mechanical design and layout development using CAD software.
• Strong understanding of tolerancing and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment safety systems and standards.
• Proven experience with new equipment installation and production line launches.
• Experience implementing large-scale manufacturing lines.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Key Skills

• Manufacturing process development
• Automation and equipment design
• Project management
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environments