Lead Equipment Planner

1 month ago

London, Ontario, Canada Volkswagen Group of America Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Equipment Planner - Cell Electrode Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. in St. Thomas, ON.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for proposing, developing, and implementing planning concepts for machinery and the plant involved in the production of battery cell factories. This includes process steps such as mixing, coating, calendaring, electrode baking, and slitting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement manufacturing strategies for battery cell high-volume production.
  • Lead multi-equipment planning from concept phase to process implementation in mass production.
  • Provide expertise on certification and permitting of cell manufacturing equipment in Canada.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in attending design reviews and FAT (Factory Acceptance Tests), and lead the effort of SAT (Site Acceptance Tests) while working with equipment suppliers for specific process areas.
  • Supervise the equipment supplier to install and commission the cell manufacturing equipment, and lead the activities of equipment handover to production team.
  • Plan and manage tasks required after equipment handover, including process optimization, ergonomic improvements, change request processing, and cost reduction.
  • Lead the efforts to work with cell manufacturing equipment suppliers on electrode-related issues in production, work with team to assess path forward.
  • Lead the collaboration with PowerCo headquarters, and other PowerCo global factories and partners.
  • Lead the efforts to interface and exchange with other PowerCo departments including development, process, quality, automation, logistics, digitalization, maintenance, HSE (health safety environment), etc.
  • Lead continuous improvement projects related to cell electrode manufacturing equipment.
  • Present necessary materials and information to project team and management.
  • Investigate and identify root causes of equipment failures, and summarize/communicate lessons learned.
  • Facilitate interaction with internal and external technical resources to exchange and transfer best practices.
  • Train other employees on technical topics.
  • Develop cell production training plans.
  • Provide technical support to task forces as needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical, mechanical, materials, chemical, or electrochemical engineering, or a related major.
  • PhD degree with 5+ years'/Master's degree with 8+ years'/Bachelor's degree with 10+ years' experience of working in Li-ion battery cell industry, ideally within a global organization.
  • Direct experience in designing/planning cell electrode equipment and extensive experience in battery cell manufacturing.
  • Direct experience on mixing, coating, calendaring, electrode baking, and slitting (three or more areas).
  • Proficient in manufacturing feasibility, method plan validation, design principles, measurement process validation, P-FEMA, MES.
  • Experience in leading projects and technical topics.
  • Ability to follow through and make significant progress in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Extensive experience in working in corporate suppliers-customer relationships, strong record of supplier management.
  • Experience in initial phase of a battery cell production plant would be considered an asset.
  • Working experience with automotive OEMs is an asset.
  • Action-oriented work style and strong drive of results.
  • Integrity and value-driven working style, compliant to rules and regulations.
  • Adaptable to international teams with cross-cultural communication skills.
  • Ability to travel both within Canada/US and internationally up to ~20%.
What We Offer
  • A flexible and collaborative team dynamic.
  • Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
  • Competitive employer-paid benefits and overall compensation package.
  • And much more.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities, including during the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to determine what reasonable accommodation may be available to meet your needs.

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