NR Consulting
NR Consulting is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer (Leak Testing) in Weirton
NR Consulting, Weirton, WV, United States
Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Leak Testing)
Location:Weirton, WV
Type: Contract / FTE
Job Purpose:Role Description
We are seeking a Staff Engineer specializing in testing to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team. Together, we're responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and scaling up new manufacturing processes for Iron-Air multi-day battery.
In this role, you will play a crucial role in developing new methods and processes to ensure the stability of manufacturing of our core battery assembly technologies. You will focus on developing in process testing, including leak testing, Hipot, and weld quality (i.e resistance). Your work will make a significant and daily impact on cutting-edge battery technology that will revolutionize the electric grid and bring major change to grid reliability and sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a
direct impact on the nature of energy storage and renewables.
What you'll do:
Lead the development and optimization of testing processes, such as leak testing and Hipot/continuity testing for novel battery manufacturing technologies.of-kind manufacturing processes.
Partner closely with our Equipment team to design, build, install, and run equipment for our first requirements into process and testing requirements.
Collaborate with the product design team, R&D, quality, and supply chain, to translate product design.
Ensure highly capable processes are developed and demonstrated ahead of detailed equipment
Measure process capability and evaluate limit samples.
Conduct process capability studies, utilize statistical analysis tools (e.g., Design of Experiments).
corrective actions to prevent recurrence while optimizing processes. Lead troubleshooting efforts to identify root causes of manufacturing issues and implement
Develop and maintain process procedures, specifications, and standards. and quality inspection methods (incoming, outgoing, and in-process).
Develop and maintain PFMEA, process specifications, measurement systems GR&R, control plans, paced environment. owning testing methods and processes from concept to high volume production in a fast
Demonstrate ownership and accountability, making a major impact on our battery technology manufacturability.
Provide data-driven feedback to the Design team (DFM) to simplify product design for improved
Develop novel test methods to evaluate products in real time during production.
Mentor, guide, and support Jr team members with your expertise and practical experience
Drive yield, quality, and performance through a data-driven approach.
What you'll bring:
• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment, ideally in process engineering or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience with testing processes, such as leak test, Hipot, and continuity testing for welded joints, and a desire to roll up your sleeves and fill the gaps where necessary.
• Proficiency in process engineering principles, statistical analysis, and quality management systems for process optimization and improvement.
• Comfort using statistical methods to make process development decisions (using JMP, Minitab, or equivalent).
• Experience owning manufacturing processes and showing accountability for their quality, throughput, yield, and overall success.
• Experience authoring process, safety, and quality documentation for best-in-class
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Direct experience with batteries is a plus.
Location:Weirton, WV
Type: Contract / FTE
Job Purpose:Role Description
We are seeking a Staff Engineer specializing in testing to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team. Together, we're responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and scaling up new manufacturing processes for Iron-Air multi-day battery.
In this role, you will play a crucial role in developing new methods and processes to ensure the stability of manufacturing of our core battery assembly technologies. You will focus on developing in process testing, including leak testing, Hipot, and weld quality (i.e resistance). Your work will make a significant and daily impact on cutting-edge battery technology that will revolutionize the electric grid and bring major change to grid reliability and sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a
direct impact on the nature of energy storage and renewables.
What you'll do:
Lead the development and optimization of testing processes, such as leak testing and Hipot/continuity testing for novel battery manufacturing technologies.of-kind manufacturing processes.
Partner closely with our Equipment team to design, build, install, and run equipment for our first requirements into process and testing requirements.
Collaborate with the product design team, R&D, quality, and supply chain, to translate product design.
Ensure highly capable processes are developed and demonstrated ahead of detailed equipment
Measure process capability and evaluate limit samples.
Conduct process capability studies, utilize statistical analysis tools (e.g., Design of Experiments).
corrective actions to prevent recurrence while optimizing processes. Lead troubleshooting efforts to identify root causes of manufacturing issues and implement
Develop and maintain process procedures, specifications, and standards. and quality inspection methods (incoming, outgoing, and in-process).
Develop and maintain PFMEA, process specifications, measurement systems GR&R, control plans, paced environment. owning testing methods and processes from concept to high volume production in a fast
Demonstrate ownership and accountability, making a major impact on our battery technology manufacturability.
Provide data-driven feedback to the Design team (DFM) to simplify product design for improved
Develop novel test methods to evaluate products in real time during production.
Mentor, guide, and support Jr team members with your expertise and practical experience
Drive yield, quality, and performance through a data-driven approach.
What you'll bring:
• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment, ideally in process engineering or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience with testing processes, such as leak test, Hipot, and continuity testing for welded joints, and a desire to roll up your sleeves and fill the gaps where necessary.
• Proficiency in process engineering principles, statistical analysis, and quality management systems for process optimization and improvement.
• Comfort using statistical methods to make process development decisions (using JMP, Minitab, or equivalent).
• Experience owning manufacturing processes and showing accountability for their quality, throughput, yield, and overall success.
• Experience authoring process, safety, and quality documentation for best-in-class
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Direct experience with batteries is a plus.