Formation Process Manager

We are currently looking for our future Formation Process Manager to join our Process Engineering team based in our Gigafactory at Bourbourg, France.

As such, you will oversee the development of our module assembly processes, in the context of the launching of our state‑of‑the‑art gigafactory.

Responsibilities

• Managing production lines such as OEE, Yield, and LOB and increasing efficiency of production facilities.
• Analyzing and evaluating battery cell electrical performance data collected in laboratory experiments and pre‑production operations to determine direct and interaction effects of the formation equipment and processes under evaluation.
• Process equipment specification review, installation, improvement, ramp‑up for the Formation lines at Gigafactory scale.
• Meeting key targets for schedule and OEE for the formation process performance.
• Collaborating closely with the customer and with machine suppliers.
• Process establishment through DOE establishment and verification, PFMEA, control plan, etc.

Prerequisites

• Master's degree in engineering, materials science, chemistry, physics, or a related field.
• More than 10 years of experience in the lithium‑ion battery module field.
• Exposure to high‑volume manufacturing of cells and modules for an automotive customer.
• Extensive experience in team management for an engineering group.
• Knowledge and operating experience of CAD software and data analysis software.

*all positions are open to individuals possessing a Recognition of the Status of Disabled Worker (RQTH).