Manufacturing Engineer II

Manufacturing Engineer II https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tMgKm_71qs (by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic) Meet the Recruiter: Anh Martin Summary: Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Job Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer II is an experienced individual contributor who works independently on routine assignments and impacts projects within the functional area. This role is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving equipment reliability, and maintaining high product quality in a high-volume lithium-ion battery manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Engineer II applies sound engineering judgment to moderately complex problems, leads small projects or workstreams, and drives sustainable process improvements with limited guidance, while contributing to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Essential Duties: Functional Operations: Expands technical depth to independently handle moderately complex manufacturing and equipment-related problems Manages defined workstreams or small projects within manufacturing, equipment, or process improvement initiatives Independently analyzes manufacturing processes using data-driven methods such as time studies, capability analysis, and process mapping Develops, updates, and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions Leads root cause analysis activities and implements corrective and preventive actions with limited guidance Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Solves moderately complex process, quality, and equipment issues using structured problem-solving methodologies Suggests and implements improvements to manufacturing processes, equipment configurations, or tooling designs Supports initiatives to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and operational efficiency Applies lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools to reduce waste and improve process stability Supports and leads small-scale equipment upgrades or process changes from concept through implementation Training & Team Support: Shares technical knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices with peers and junior engineers Provides informal guidance to Manufacturing Engineer I team members, particularly in troubleshooting, documentation, and safety practices Supports onboarding and knowledge transfer within the manufacturing engineering team Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication: Communicates regularly with cross-functional partners including production, maintenance, quality, controls, and engineering teams Uses sound engineering judgment when addressing moderately complex technical and operational issues Communicates technical findings, risks, and project status clearly to stakeholders Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure alignment on project scope, timing, and execution Quality, Safety, & Compliance: Implements and maintains quality control systems to ensure product conformance to specifications Applies quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, and fault tree analysis to proactively identify and mitigate risks Ensures compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and safety policies Actively promotes a safe working environment and supports safety initiatives and equipment commissioning activities Properly uses and maintains required personal protective equipment (PPE), including Tyvek suits, gloves, safety glasses, respirators, and other safety gear as required by the functional area Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Education, Certifications, and Licenses: Required: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related STEM field Preferred: Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related field Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt coursework or progress toward certification a plus) Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) or Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar CAD platforms; advanced modeling or drawing standards experience preferred OSHA 30-Hour Gen