Process Engineer

Salary within the posted range is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, 401K with company match.

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.

ROLES AND 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

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

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