Fluence · 1 day ago
Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expFluence is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will lead the introduction and ramp-up of new contract manufacturing sites and production capabilities, focusing on managing the manufacturing readiness process with external partners and ensuring successful transition from prototype to full production.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Responsible for introduction, development, and establishment of new contract manufacturing locations and new production capability
Strategically execute NPI (new product introduction) tasks related to the design and launch of new manufacturing production capabilities
Take ownership of the relationship and direction with CMs, providing necessary inputs and monitoring/driving progress to achieve project deliverable timelines
Coordinate prototype manufacturing activities including prototyping, purchasing/logistics, schedule, budget, etc
Create and maintain AME deliverables related to new production such as PFD, PFMEA, QCP, manufacturing BOMs, etc
Participate in design reviews and DFA/DFM reviews to influence design regarding manufacturability
Serve as liaison between contract manufacturer (CM), engineering, and procurement when developing component packaging requirements
Develop and track manufacturing KPIs in support of company goals/initiatives
Support company initiatives including, but not limited to, cost reduction and quality targets
Travel expectation 25-90% depending on stage of production maturity; to include possible international travel
Other tasks as necessary at the discretion of AME Project Manager or AME Management
Qualification
Required
The successful candidate will have broad and deep experience within industrial engineering and manufacturing within an OEM and/or Tier I supplier community
3+ years' experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role
Experience driving automation solutions for metal fabrication and component integration solutions
Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with high volume, low-mix production
Knowledge of manufacturing metrics such as OEE and yield and experience establishing and tracking KPIs
Knowledge of quality methods and requirements including APQP or stage gate release processes, ISO9001, TS16949, and global OEM development systems
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent education
Ability to travel to CM locations with little advanced notice
Preferred
Experience in a manufacturing NPI role preferred
Company
Fluence
Fluence makes energy storage technology solutions and services. It is a sub-organization of AES.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Qatar Investment Authority
2024-12-10Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2023-12-05Post Ipo Secondary
2021-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Julian Nebreda
President & CEO
Carol Couch
SVP, Chief Supply Chain & Manufacturing Officer
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