(Senior) Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Joining Development (m/w/d))
Core
Develop structural joining, bonding, and forming processes for high-voltage battery products to advance electric vehicle cost and performance.
Role type
Senior manufacturing engineer (battery joining)
Builds
High-volume structural joining and sealing methods for battery packs
Domain
Automotive / Battery manufacturing
Required skills
Structural joining process development, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Reliability engineering (DFR), Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), Experimental design, Process validation, Cross-functional process selection, Supplier management, High-volume manufacturing experience, Materials knowledge (adhesives, sealants, fastening)
Preferred skills
Experience with specific joining methods (welding, riveting, clinching, pressing, hemming), Data-driven development approaches
Technologies
Adhesives, potting, sealants, form-in-place gaskets, curing equipment, fastening systems, welding equipment, riveting tools, clinching presses, pressing machines, hemming tools
Responsibilities
Evaluate structural manufacturing process strategies for new battery products, Provide DFM and DFR input to product designers, Guide cross-functional down-selection of optimal process strategies, Develop and validate processes from prototype to full-scale production, Drive proof-of-concept for novel methods and technologies, Evolve structural manufacturing knowledge base through experiments and standards