Manufacturing Mechanical Equipment Engineer III

Inside the Role

Inside the Role

This position is responsible for translating battery cell and module engineering requirements, developing process and automatic equipment requirements for equipment automation builders such as welding, laser cleaning, proper activation, glue dispensing, cell compression.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

We Take Care of Our Team 

Position offers an annual salary of $134,441.  

 

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

What You Drive at DTNA 

• Translate battery cell and module engineering requirements, develop process and automatic equipment requirements for equipment automation builders such as welding, laser cleaning, proper activation, glue dispensing, cell compression. Translate battery connection/termination requirements for example welding, retention and porosity and develop process and automatic equipment specs for the equipment automation builders. Develop feedback loop with engineering to do multiple POD and DMU evaluations prior to final design. Work with laser weld supplier to develop proper processes to perform and prove engineering requirements. Find appropriate cell preparation equipment suppliers, which deliver equipment to our requirements and global project needs. Review mechanical drawings and give sign-off to suppliers and coordinate cross-function sign-off of other technical systems. Develop qualification parts plan to prove equipment functionality. Independent project team lead with production, maintenance, product engineering, quality and suppliers. Ensure compliance with government regulations, safety standards and high voltage requirements. Track equipment suppliers to plan, create proper action when suppliers get off track, track progress and prepare cross function validation and qualification trips to suppliers. Review mechanical drawings and give sign-off to suppliers and coordinate cross function sign-off of other technical systems (i.e. electrical, pneumatic, facilities). Develop qualification parts plan to prove equipment functionality at supplier’s site and home plant. Plan and implement supplier’s equipment within the facility. Track equipment commissioning at the plant and find proper action / reaction plans to keep start-up timeline. Create and track start-up plans to track to project KPI’s and managing and driving open item closure with suppliers. Track and drive supplier delivery to standard specification books. Network and work within an international planning team. Potentially 10-20 weeks of international travel per year. Lead the design and development of systems and continuous improvements. Independently applies processes and standards to the needs and progress of projects. Responsible for funding planning and tracking of complex over-arching projects based on Daimler standard project funding principles (CAPEX, NRE, EA1, EA2, and OP). Proactively manage and adopt spending plans as needed to meet cost targets. Able to identify shortfalls in projects or tasks and independently develop counter-measures, resolutions and implement effectiveness. Independently utilize the appropriate project management tools for your project / task. Independently provide engineering expertise and project lead in integrating equipment, systems, materials, facilities, and processes into a cohesive, cost efficient and production manufacturing system. Independently lead project teams with production, maintenance, product engineering, quality, suppliers, etc. Independently promotes continuous improvements and actively screens markets and implements. Independently suggest and implements