Manager, Process Engineering

AESC is looking to add a Manager, Process Engineering, to our team in Smyrna, TN.

• Full-Time/Part-Time
• Remote/Hybrid/On-site
• If on-site, what is the location? If Hybrid, how many days on-site?

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational since 2012, produces batteries for Nissan. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply Mercedes-Benz with high-performance battery cell modules. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply technology-leading battery cells for new electric models produced in BMW Group's Spartanburg plant. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.

The Manager, Process Engineering, manages a staff of process engineers through the development of new model and minor model programs; monitors resolution of concerns during model development, including implementation of field fix and repair information; and drives standardization, efficiency improvements, and strategy initiatives. New Model development includes the requirement for process equipment, materials, tooling, and countermeasures for workability and quality concerns. In addition, the managers oversees key KPIs associated with scrap reduction and equipment efficiency.

• Provides support to the battery plant for quality, cost, delivery, and safety related engineering problems.
• Manages and leads the development of budgets for new model development and ensures adherence to the approved budgets once programs are contracted.
• Manages major and minor model manufacturing plan development and execution, including trials and launch of new equipment and tooling, confirms new and minor model program requirements; ensures requirements for quality, delivery, cost, and safety are met; addresses production to ensure countermeasures are made in a timely manner; ensures program targets are met at each trial or development stage.
• Identifies potential improvements and implements new department processes, systems, and tracking processes to obtain departmental KPIs.
• Coordinates with AESC engineering and design groups globally to implement changes in battery or parts design; develops processes and plans to improve manufacturability and resolve PQA concerns and early field feedback quality concerns; provides feedback to Japan regarding design as it affects manufacturing. As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.
• Supports manufacturing as required to meet goals with continuous process improvements; provides direction to manufacturing regarding manpower utilization and efficiency, and ergonomics. Provides direction and responsibilities for employees centered on training, objectives, development of standards within the job function, and New Model plant preparation.
• Supervises and provides leadership, coaching, guidance, training and staff development.
• Interviews and selects unit employees.
• Plans and evaluates employee performance.
• Recommends merit increases, transfers and promotions.
• Counsels and disciplines employees as necessary.
• Recommends termination when appropriate and monitors time and attendance of subordinates.
• As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.
• Has engineering and other professional subordinates including contractors.
• Leads employees to establish team and individual annual goals that relate to corporate KPIs and guide them in tracking these goals for each phase of a project.
• Provides timely feedback in terms of performance.

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.

We offer:

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

• Bachelor's degree in a related Engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• In-depth understanding of lithium battery technology, product knowledge, battery manufacturing processes and equipment, and related information systems.
• Basic understanding of design, development production and processes.
• Five or more years of directly related professional-level engineering experience.
• Two or more years in an engineering role exhibiting leadership skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and CAD.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

Occasional day or overnight travel required. Extensive travel abroad when assigned to coordinate a major program.

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.