September 13, 2024

Xerotech

Galway

FULL TIME

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

About Xerotech:
Xerotech is a battery technology company that is solving one of the greatest challenges of our generation, industrial electrification. Our talented team is making an impact on a global scale, driven by a shared vision of a fully electric future. We thrive in a fast-paced, energetic, and innovative culture where no two days are the same. We take on big challenges and we appreciate every opportunity to learn along the way. When you join Xerotech, you join a team with a thirst for innovation and a hunger for the fun that comes from turning an industry on its head.

This is a once in a life-time opportunity for the person with the right skillset.

Lead Manufacturing Engineer
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join our fast growing team.

The candidate successful candidate will be responsible for the design and development of manufacturing lines for module and battery packs to achieve the company target per annum. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right skillset.

In this role you’ll get to:

Lead a manufacturing engineering support team of engineers and technicians to provide, ramp, and sustain a lean manufacturing process for mass production of battery systems
Provide production systems & tools, certifying them for usage with the highest safety, quality, and output standards
Generate process documentation for use in operations and maintenance.
Oversee technician/operator equipment training.
Use lean manufacturing concepts to optimize product flow and line efficiency by creating or enhancing tools, jigs, stations, work processes, and ergonomics.
Lead technical projects within manufacturing to improve process capacity, capability, yield and maintainability.
Develop an effective machine maintenance program with adequate spares inventory
Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively, making customer issues a priority

To excel you will need:

BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
8+ years prior experience in manufacturing engineering roles
Skilled at leading, coaching and developing direct reports across a broad range of engineering and technical disciplines
Experience with automation systems, mechanical engineering, robotics, PLCs, data collection systems.
Experience with Automotive / Medical Quality standards
Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
Hands-on expertise with high-volume and pilot production is required.

What we believe
We believe in people first, always. At Xerotech we value all cultures and backgrounds and truly believe that diversity drives innovation. We are growing fast, that means you will grow fast too and one day you will be able to say you were there at the beginning!

Why work with us
Situated in the West of Ireland, Xerotech offers a place to work like no other, with a dynamic working culture that very few places can replicate or compete with. We are a fast-growing and innovative company that is competing on a global scale, and we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, allowing us to attract the best to be the best! Just some of the benefits Xerotech offer include:

Private Healthcare cover from day one
Additional private healthcare to cover partners & dependents
Company Pension
23 days annual leave per year
Bike to Work scheme
Active sports and social club with events each month
Corporate gym rates & free fitness classes
Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program
Top-notch tech equipment to work with
Great atmosphere, team spirit and free office snacks
Free parking & more

Commitment to Quality
Whether developing new products or writing copy, you will bring thoroughness, high standards, and the interminable curiosity to challenge the status quo, taking impactful risks along the way. Do you see an innovative way to do something? You will be empowered to do it.
Come and do your best work with us.

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