Position Overview
This position will lead and organize the efforts of the Sustaining Engineering
team at Proterra. This team will provide design-focused support and technical
issue resolution for our battery products that are entering or are already in
mass production. This will entail leading the investigation and improvement of
products with key cross functional teams, performing failure analysis,
identifying design improvements, updating design specifications, testing to
product requirements, and documenting work through the design release process.
About the Role – You will:
Build, develop and manage a team of design engineers to provide design-
focused support to all battery products in active production.
Own the team budget, including planning for projects, tools, and
headcount.
Lead investigations to identify and implement engineering solutions to
design issues, utilizing Catia 3DXperience (3DX) to create/modify design
data (3D and 2D)
Build and drive technical project plans and schedules covering engineering
activities, meeting all design control and product development
requirements.
Your team will create and support documentation and reporting activities,
including (but not limited to) non-conformance reports (NCRs),
supplier deviation requests (SDRs), and engineering change requests
(ECRs)
Your team will also write, submit, and coordinate the approvals for
engineering change orders (ECOs), while also supporting the
implementation of design changes in production.
Work with quality and manufacturing teams to support first-article
inspections, line trials and production pilot builds.
Collaborate with the broader engineering team to provide DFA/DFM feedback
and assist in the development of significant design specifications, FMEAs,
DOEs, verification and validation protocols.
Build positive relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners to
troubleshoot issues, request samples and understand cost and timing
impacts of changes.
About Our Group:
By designing all the internal components in the battery, the Module &
HV/LV teams play a critical role in driving innovation at the very heart
of Proterra. This role is part of the larger Battery Technology Team. The
Battery Technology Team's work is guided by our team values:
Purpose: We work towards a sustainable future for all by leading battery
technology development and enabling electrification in every sector of
transportation.
Initiative: We encourage taking ownership to find creative solutions to
challenges. We're not afraid to fail.
Humility: We recognize when we're not the expert, ask for help when
needed, and change our minds when we get new information.
Critical Thinking: We are both creative and analytical. We break problems
down to the fundamentals and question assumptions.
Intellectual Challenge: We are continuously learning and growing so that
we can strategically tackle hard problems that push the industry forward.
Community & Diversity: We actively work to build a supportive space where
people from diverse backgrounds can bring their whole selves to work,
connect meaningfully, and grow both as individuals and as a group.
Kindness: We're more productive when we treat each other with empathy and
respect. We support each other and offer meaningful help.
Fun: We purposefully create outlets to take breaks and have fun. We
believe we should be inspired by our jobs and each other.
You will report to the Director of Battery Design Engineering and
collaborate with other Engineering team members located at our
headquarters in Burlingame, CA and manufacturing facilities in Los
Angeles, CA and Greenville, SC.
About You:
Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques
to influence at all levels of the organization.
Team player who understands and demonstrates by example the importance of
working well with others both internal and external to the organization.
Strong desire to cultivate a stable environment for the team to operate
within; willingness to set aside personal agendas and advocate for the
interests of the business and team members.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and
credibility, and act with complete integrity.
Detail-oriented, data-driven, resourceful, and diligent.
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to
balance and prioritize.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and
presentation skills.
Qualifications:
BS degree in Engineering with 10+ years' of product development experience
2+ years of team management experience with engineers or technicians
Exceptional people and leadership skills with outstanding communication
and presentation skills
Ability to effectively communicate technically complex topics to a broad
range of audiences (ranging from technicians to engineers to non-
technical members of the organization)
Proficient in 3D CAD design and 2D drafting (including GD&T) of
mechanical components (CATIA experience is preferred)
Knowledgeable in high and low volume manufacturing methods and equipment
Exposure to mechanical and electrical measurement equipment (isolation
testing, multi-meter, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, etc.)
Location:
Onsite role in Greer, SC
10% - 20% Travel
