Fluence · 2 weeks ago
Manufacturing Engineer - Battery Energy Storage Enclosure Fabrication and Integration
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFluence is a global market leader in intelligent energy storage and optimization software. The Manufacturing Engineer will oversee the fabrication and integration of battery energy storage enclosures, focusing on manufacturing excellence, cost reduction, and process optimization.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Process Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. This includes optimizing material usage, improving production techniques, and reducing waste
Engineering Changes: Collaborate with engineering teams to implement changes to manufacturing processes that enhance product quality and reduce costs. Ensure that all changes are thoroughly tested and validated before full-scale implementation
Cost Reduction: Develop and execute strategies to reduce manufacturing costs while maintaining or improving product quality. This includes optimizing material usage, improving production techniques, and reducing waste
Quality Assurance: Work closely with the Quality Engineer to ensure that all products meet the required specifications and standards
Supplier Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with the contract manufacturer, ensuring that their processes and products meet our quality and cost standards
Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation, including process flow diagrams, work instructions, and production reports
Training and Development: Provide training and support to the contract manufacturer's team on manufacturing standards, cost reduction techniques, and best practices
Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including engineering, operations, and procurement, to ensure alignment on manufacturing objectives, cost reduction goals, and process changes
Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on manufacturing performance, cost reduction efforts, engineering changes, and improvements
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably within the battery energy storage or related industry
Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proven track record of process improvement and cost reduction
Knowledge: Familiarity with manufacturing methodologies, lean manufacturing principles, and industry-specific regulations
Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred
Experience working with contract manufacturers
Knowledge of battery energy storage systems and enclosure fabrication
Certification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing
Experience with ISO 9001 or other relevant quality management systems
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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