Manufacturing Engineer - Coating - EnPower, Inc.

EnPower, Inc. is a privately held company commercializing next-generation Li-ion batteries with an exceptional combination of energy, power, and cycle life, all in one package, that are critical enablers to the electrification of many industries. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, we have 1-1.5 GWh of annual production capacity, the largest capacity of any US-based startup. While many battery companies are reducing staff, EnPower continues its impressive growth.  We are passionate about what we do, and are looking for high-voltage, high-ampere individuals to join our team!

The Manufacturing Engineer will work intimately with critical manufacturing processes and equipment to produce EnPower’s battery cells enabled by key electrode technology. As a result, the Manufacturing Engineer will work closely to understand, define, develop, document and optimize electrode coating processes and process parameters as well as ensure manufacturing equipment complies with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in coating technologies, process development and manufacturing scalability. It requires a forward-thinking and creative individual who can think outside the box, see the big picture, and outline the tactical steps needed to achieve desired results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop and optimize coating processes and workflows, ensuring efficiency, quality and scalability.
• Utilize data analysis techniques to identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve coating-related issues, improve yields and reduce waste.
• Define requirements for coating equipment, oversee installation and commissioning.
• Implement quality assurance procedures, monitoring coating thickness, uniformity and adhesion.
• Maintain detailed process documentation, standard operating procedures, work instructions and training materials
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing and quality assurance
• Analyze process performance, identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements.
• Communicate with and educate operators to define and improve manufacturing processes
• Ensure that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations
• Maintain accurate records of activities and prepare regular reports or presentations to communicate operational status, performance trends, and improvement initiatives to management.

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials Science, Chemical) or related field; post-graduate degree is a plus
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in roll-to-roll coating process, web-handling; engineering, manufacturing
• Preferred qualifications: Battery experience, electrode coating/manufacturing experience, experience in slurry manufacturing, experience with lean manufacturing, Kaizen or continuous improvement methodologies, programming skills (e.g., Python)
• Strong knowledge of coating technologies/equipment
• Familiarity with quality control methods (e.g., statistical process control, Six Sigma) as well as quality assurance techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving, communication and project management skills.
• Experience with design of experiments (DOE), process modeling and simulation tools.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. and perform the following for extended periods of time:
  • Standing or sitting
  • Climbing/squatting/walking
  • Repetitive motions and lifting

Company Fit

• Self-driven, independent, and capable of solving problems on the fly
• Passionate about the work, the team, and the planet
• Ability to work in a diverse, intellectually-challenging, and rapid-paced team