| Location | Mason, OH |
Role Purpose
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes assembly operations. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, this role ensures production processes are safe, efficient, repeatable, and aligned with engineering intent, supporting facility launch, production ramp-up, and long-term scalability.
Reporting & Scope
Reports to:
Director of Manufacturing
Works closely with:
Production Supervisors and Operators
Product Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal)
Product Integration
Quality and EHS
Primary focus:
Manufacturing process design, line support, and continuous improvement
Core Responsibilities
Develop and document
end-to-end manufacturing processes
for:
Battery module assembly
Battery pack assembly
Define process flow, work content, and sequencing to meet:
Quality requirements
Throughput and takt-time targets
Safety and ergonomic standards
Create and maintain:
Detailed work instructions
Visual aids and standard work documentation
Ensure instructions reflect:
Engineering drawings and BOMs
Current revisions and approved changes
Train production staff on new or updated processes.
Specify, install, and support:
Assembly tools and fixtures
Test and inspection equipment
Material handling aids
Support commissioning and validation of production equipment.
Support production during:
Initial line launch
Volume ramp-up
Introduction of new products or variants
Act as first responder for:
Process-related issues
Bottlenecks or downtime
Implement corrective actions to stabilize production.
Define and support:
In-process quality checks
Error-proofing (poka-yoke)
Process capability and control plans
Partner with Quality on:
Root cause analysis
Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Support
engineering change management
, including:
Assessing manufacturability impacts
Updating processes and work instructions
Support
new product introduction (NPI)
by:
Preparing production processes
Participating in pilot builds
Ensuring smooth transition from engineering to production
Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on:
Yield improvement
Cycle time reduction
Labor efficiency
Scrap and rework reduction
Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve flow and productivity.
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with:
EHS requirements
Safe work practices
Identify and mitigate ergonomic and safety risks in assembly and material handling.
Maintain accurate documentation for:
Process definitions
Equipment settings
Change history
Track and report key process metrics to support operational decision-making.
Typical Day-to-Day Activities
Support production floor operations
Troubleshoot process and equipment issues
Update work instructions and process documentation
Participate in improvement events
Support line balancing and staffing adjustments
Coordinate with engineering and quality teams
Key Deliverables
Manufacturing process flows and layouts
Standard work and work instructions
Equipment and tooling specifications
Process improvement plans and results
Inputs to production readiness and launch reviews
Authority & Boundaries
Authority to define and improve manufacturing processes
No authority over product design decisions
Expected to escalate safety, quality, or capacity risks promptly
Success Metrics (Manufacturing Engineering KPIs)
Process stability and repeatability
First-pass yield and defect reduction
Throughput vs takt-time targets
Reduction in downtime and rework
Effectiveness of NPI transitions
Why This Role Matters at Acculon
In battery manufacturing:
Small process errors scale into big problems
Early instability kills margins
Good processes protect quality and safety
This role ensures Acculon’s manufacturing operation is
engineered
, not improvised — enabling predictable growth and customer confidence.