Sr. Process Engineer

Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.

Experience: 7+ years of process engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing or distribution/fulfillment environment, with direct ownership of production processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives; experience in repack, kitting, rework, or value-added operations is strongly preferred.

Skills:

Demonstrated mastery of structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, RCA, FMEA, DOE) with a track record of resolving chronic process issues and sustaining results; ability to coach others through these frameworks.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, and Inventor.

Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent engineering projects from initiation through close, including capital equipment commissioning, new product introduction, and process improvement initiatives; comfortable setting priorities and holding timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with battery module or pack handling, storage requirements, and safety protocols is an advantage; candidates from adjacent industries involving high-mix, low-volume, or inspection-intensive operations are also well-positioned for this role.

Self-directed and highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently while keeping cross-functional stakeholders informed; demonstrated willingness to take ownership and drive closure without waiting for direction.

Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and external engineering resources through the full project lifecycle, from RFP and vendor selection through commissioning and production start-up.

Strong communicator with the confidence to present technical findings and recommendations to senior leadership; able to adapt style for operators, engineers, and executives alike, and to influence decisions without direct authority.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, and data reporting tools; experience building dashboards or structured reporting that plant leadership can act on.

Experience standing up or significantly restructuring a repack, rework, or value-added operation, including developing work cell layouts, labor standards, and process documentation from early stages; comfort building structure in environments where processes are still being defined.

Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in cross-functional settings and an expressed interest in growing into engineering management; candidates who have informally mentored peers, led project teams, or taken on coordination responsibilities are encouraged to highlight that experience.

Understands and follows all standards of IATF 16949 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 ISO 14001 environmental standards. (Training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

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)

People Leadership Trajectory: Prior experience formally or informally leading other engineers, technicians, or project teams; a clear interest in growing into an engineering management role and the self-awareness to articulate what that path looks like for you.

Greenfield/Brownfield Start-Up Experience: Hands-on involvement in new plant construction, retooling, or capacity expansion, with a working understanding of how to build and stabilize processes in environments where systems and standards are still maturing.

Project Management Certification: PMP or equivalent; or demonstrated application of formal project management methodology on capital or NPI programs.

Lean Six Sigma Certification: Green Belt or Black Belt, with applied project experience; candidates who have led kaizen events or VSM initiatives in a production environment are particularly well-positioned.

Battery or EV Supply Chain Background: Exposure to lithium-ion battery handling, warehouse management systems (WMS), serialization/traceability requirements, or OEM-driven packaging standards within an automotive or energy storage supply chain.

Advanced Quality Tools: Working proficiency in PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and DOE; experience applying these tools in a production launch or process validation context rather than purely in a design or quality assurance role.

Bilingual Proficiency: Japanese, Mandarin, or Spanish language skills are a plus given the global nature of AESC's operations and supplier base.

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

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

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.