Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Northvolt now has an exciting job opportunity for an experienced Industrialization Design Engineer for automotive battery modules to join our great team.
At Northvolt you will play an important part from the very start, building one of the first large-scale European battery factories. Northvolt will play a significant role in the transformation to a carbon-free society.
As the Industrialization Engineer for Automotive Cell Modules you will be the link between the design team and manufacturing team. You will ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and that the design is cost effective in terms of manufacturing. We strive for an open culture where you bring your own experience and ideas to develop the best performing and most cost efficient battery module. You will be part of the Automotive Business Unit, working close with both our Project, Operations and battery cell R&D teams. The role reports to our Director of Engineering.
We are looking for an enthusiastic learner who takes ownership and responsibility for tasks and is eager to collaborate to achieve great results. We would like to see that you are familiar with Automotive Development Processes, with solid experience from battery module production towards the automotive industry.
We believe that you have experience both working close to manufacturing and production as well as product development. In general, you have a collaborative spirit, and you are eager to contribute to creating great end-results.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Development an industrialisation concept for an Battery module manufacturing line / strategic plan
Develop launch plan to match production milestones with design milestones (line/prototype/trials)
Aligning with design and purchasing in the early phase to ensure manufacturability
Liaising with customers - plan industrialisation timeline
Set up a manufacturing strategy for modules including the sample production
Talk to machinery supplier for manufacturing concept
Industrial engineering for battery modules including draft process planning
Ensure manufacturability for the product bill of material (BOM), including timing and cost.
Work within the design team in a early phase to create a manufacturability design
Knowledge for the manufacturing processes and cost drivers for battery modules
Please apply with CV and cover letter or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Planned starting date is asap.
Skills & Requirements
Education/Experience
BSc or MSc degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Engineering
Solid knowledge in Automotive Batteries (cells, modules and/or packs)
Ability to work well with cross-functional teams
Startup and growth company experience is an advantage
Familiar with DFMEA and QA troubleshooting tools
Successful track record of leading product, process, equipment develop projects in prototype and production factories
Experience with evolving products, processes, and equipment from prototype scales to production scales in a fast-growing environment ideally in the automotive industry

Specific Skills/Abilities
Hands on and experienced with automotive customers
Good understanding of high voltage safety and required design aspects
Excellent English written and oral communication skills in both technical and business environments
German or Swedish language is an advantage
Ability to work in a high profile and often high pressured international environment
Time management skills
Have plenty of grit and a can-do attitude
An entrepreneurial spirit
A sense of humor and a curious mind