Manufacturing Engineer (Production)

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineer will own core production processes for battery system assembly, lead continuous‑improvement initiatives, and ensure safety and compliance in high‑voltage manufacturing environments. • Own and optimize core production processes for battery system assembly. • Identify and eliminate bottlenecks using root‑cause analysis and lean manufacturing. • Develop, validate, and document standardized work instructions, fixtures, and tooling. • Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives driven by production metrics and failure analysis. • Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability of new products. • Drive safety and compliance, especially for high‑voltage and energy‑storage hazards. • Leverage AI tools to automate manufacturing data processing and decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸process optimization
• ▸bottleneck elimination
• ▸standard work
• ▸continuous improvement
• ▸ai automation
• ▸safety compliance

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong focus on production to join our team and drive the scalable, high‑quality assembly of our distributed battery systems. As Base rapidly expands deployment of home battery systems, this role will own critical production processes, ensuring efficient manufacturing that meets growing demand while upholding rigorous standards for safety, reliability, and performance in energy storage products. You will serve as a hands‑on engineer on the production floor, collaborating closely with Hardware Design, Supply Chain, Quality, and Deployment teams to optimize assembly lines, resolve bottlenecks, and implement improvements that directly accelerate our ability to deliver resilient power solutions to thousands of homes. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (advanced degree preferred) and brings over five years of hands‑on experience in high‑volume production, preferably with batteries or power electronics. They have deep expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, statistical process control, and are proficient with production tools such as PLCs, MES, ERP, and automation platforms. Strong analytical abilities with data tools like SQL or Python, and a proven record of thriving in fast‑paced, cross‑functional teams are essential. • Hold a Bachelor’s (advanced degree preferred) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering. • Bring 5+ years of hands‑on experience in high‑volume production, preferably with batteries or power electronics. • Demonstrate expertise in lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA, and statistical process control. • Proficient with PLC programming, MES, ERP, jig/fixture design, and automation integration. • Skilled in data analysis using SQL, Python, JMP, KNIME, or similar tools. • Thrive in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments with a bias for action.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸mechanical
• ▸six sigma
• ▸plc
• ▸sql
• ▸fast-paced

Work Environment

Onsite