Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related field
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level continuous improvement initiatives
Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) strongly preferred
Advanced training or certification in automation systems, controls engineering, or manufacturing systems integration
Project leadership or project management certification (e.g., PMP, equivalent internal program, or formal project leadership training)
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification (or equivalent advanced safety training)
6+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in high-volume lithium-ion battery manufacturing or related industries (automotive, electronics, energy storage)
Advanced experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Proven success leading equipment upgrades, automation integration, or commissioning projects
Strong background in quality systems, statistical analysis, and process capability improvement
Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across multiple teams or projects