Senior Mechanical Engineer, Production

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Production

Redwood Materials, founded in 2017, aims to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and reducing battery costs. The company develops and deploys new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.

Redwood Materials is seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Mechanical Engineer to support pilot projects and commercial scale production operations. This engineer will lead continuous improvement projects across multiple manufacturing lines.

The final job title and level will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the specification, procurement, and implementation of capital equipment.
• Designing tooling and fixtures.
• Reviewing and providing input on new process/equipment designs.
• Partnering with the mechanical development team to transition newly developed processes and equipment into manufacturing.
• Creating and owning process work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Training manufacturing personnel on new processes and equipment.
• Analyzing process data and metrics and driving improvements on safety, quality, and cost.
• Troubleshooting and solving process and equipment issues.
• Identifying and executing continuous improvement projects.

Desired qualifications include:

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5 - 7 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; previous project management experience preferred.
• Prior experience leading capital acquisition processes.
• Experience with industrial scale processes and equipment, including automation.
• Detail oriented with an analytical and structured approach to problem solving.
• Experience with statistical data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with structured capital process, including process/equipment validation.
• Technical writing experience.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft office software.
• Solid Modeling 3D CAD experience preferred.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Physical requirements include:

• Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.

Working conditions include:

• Split work environment between office and the production facility.
• Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility.
• Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs.

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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