Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Production
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Manufacturing Engineer, Battery Production Datum: 30.04.2025
Standort: Virginia Beach, VA, US, 23452
Unternehmen: STIHL
Purpose About Us
As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.
About the Role:
STIHL is seeking a highly motivated Battery Manufacturing Engineer to join our team! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team.
Job Duties & Responsibilities Ensure battery pack/unit manufacturing equipment and processes are within compliance and operate efficiently.
Analyze, develop, and improve battery pack/unit manufacturing equipment, processes, standards, and strategies.
Provide detailed battery pack/unit production design for manufacture (DFM) advice to R&D and lead implementation of battery design and process changes in assembly.
Work with R&D to optimize battery pack/unit design and production.
Implementation of engineering changes in battery pack/unit production.
Testing and validation of battery components, assemblies, manufacturing processes, and new manufacturing methods.
Battery manufacturing trouble shooting.
Drive or provide input for new production equipment justification and implementation for battery manufacturing.
Develop training and documentation for battery production, testing, and validation.
Work with or lead support groups to identify and drive corrective actions for process quality and performance issues.
Apply strong communication skills in cross-functional team.
Maintains appropriate levels of labor in accordance with skill requirements, work levels and schedules, labor hour and training programs. Maintains conformance with STIHL employee and safety rules and regulations, issues violation warnings and administers approved disciplinary measures when necessary. Participates in and coordinates internal programs, such as communications, vacation schedules, job analysis and evaluation, employee performance reviews, wage administration, etc.
Support the final Assembly site to ensure proper integration of the battery into the final system.
Provide support across multiple production shifts.
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Specifications Bachelor's degree. Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.
Five or more years of experience in lithium-ion battery technology, battery pack design, battery management, safety standards, manufacturing equipment and processes
Experience in lithium-ion battery pack testing, validation and quality controls
Understanding of electrical, chemical, mechanical and thermal features of lithium-ion battery packs
Possess strong communication skills
3-5 years of relevant work experience
Minimal travel requirements
Working knowledge of CAD software (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred)
PLC experience preferred
Company Benefits Multiple bonus opportunities with potential annual merit increases
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Onsite Health & Wellness Center for employees and family members
Company Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
Company provided Life Insurance
Fully vested after 5 years Pension Plan
401k Plan with employer match
Vacation, and sick time with 11 paid holidays
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- Location:
- Virginia Beach