Position Overview
This position will provide comprehensive Manufacturing Engineering support to
Proterra's Greenville Site Manufacturing Engineering Manager and other site
leadership team members. You will be responsible for providing the overall
process design and suggesting measures of improvement of manufacturing,
thereby increasing productivity and improving manufacturing costs while
maintaining high equipment availability.
About the Role – You will:
Accountable for safety, cost and quality targets for assigned areas.
Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge
of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and
production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control
standards.
Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow,
design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Lead 1starticle manufacturing validation activity for design changes;
write clear, detailed job instructions; create and implement process
control plans.
Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to
provide information for management decisions; research and purchase
enabling manufacturing technology.
Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements
and have a strong voice for new product design for manufacturability.
Confer with management, engineering and other staff regarding
manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations
to facilitate production processes; work with Product Engineering to
identify and correct product related issues on the line.
Confer with vendors and engineering to determine product specifications
and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate
products according to specifications and quality standards.
Develop and maintain the Process Flow and PFMEA for your responsible
product line.
Create and maintain controlled process specifications to be used as
production standards for process change control.
About Our Group:
As strategic partners, the Manufacturing Engineering team strives to
ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us do great
things for our company.
We strive to provide the highest level service and support to our clients
each and every day.
We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients,
partners, and own team.
We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun
every day!
This position will be part of the City of Industry based Manufacturing
Engineering team that supports Proterra's Manufacturing and Engineering
operations in City of Industry, CA.
You will report to the Site Manufacturing Engineering Manager and
collaborate with other Engineering team members located at our
headquarters in Burlingame, CA and other manufacturing facility in
Greenville, SC.
About You:
Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques
to influence at all levels of the organization.
Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and
discretion.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and
credibility, and act with complete integrity.
Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
Strong time management and organizational skills; must be able to work any
shift as needed based on production needs.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Excellent English communication skills (oral and written)
Your Experience Includes:
5+ years' experience in an automotive manufacturing environment that
includes strong functional hands-on experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical or industrial)
or equivalent experience.
Experience in High Voltage Battery manufacturing and engineering is a
plus.
Design for manufacturing experience; Process design and layout experience.
Expert level of understanding of lean manufacturing concepts.
Knowledge of GD&T, basic Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and electro-mechanical
systems.
Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Process Flow, Control Plan and ISO/TS.
Knowledge of CAD applications (CATIA is a plus) Microsoft products.
Experienced problem-solving training (Shainin, Six Sigma)
Ability to use power tools and measuring tools.
You might also have:
Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Location: Greer, SC
Travel: 0 - 10%
EEO
Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal
employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information,
veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions,
including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected
by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates
in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).
