Manufacturing Engineer - EV Battery Pack

Manufacturing Engineer - EV Battery Pack Manufacturing

Position Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in EV battery pack manufacturing to support the development, validation, and launch of battery pack production systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with battery pack assembly, manufacturing process development, equipment implementation, automation, PFMEA development, and production launches in high-volume automotive environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor"s degree in Engineering or related field.

5+ years of battery pack manufacturing experience required; 10+ years preferred.

Experience supporting battery pack programs at OEMs such as Tesla, Rivian, Ford, GM, Lucid, or similar.

Strong knowledge of:

Battery pack assembly and manufacturing processes

PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and Quality Systems

Automation, equipment specification, testing, and commissioning

Manufacturing layouts and production line development

Extensive experience with 21700 cylindrical cells and high-volume DFM considerations preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Provide DFM feedback on joining methods, thermal management, sealing, testing, and assembly processes.

Conduct manufacturability and packaging studies to support product design decisions.

Identify critical product characteristics and establish quality requirements.

Manufacturing Process Development

Develop and implement manufacturing processes, equipment specifications, and production layouts.

Lead PFMEA development, process validation, design reviews, and launch readiness activities.

Define manufacturing quality criteria and process controls.

CapEx & Manufacturing Strategy

Develop CapEx estimates for tooling, fixtures, assembly equipment, and test systems.

Create manufacturing strategies, plant layouts, capacity plans, and process documentation.

Assess manufacturing risks and support production planning activities.

Vendor & Prototype Build Support

Develop RFQs and evaluate equipment vendors, integrators, and prototype suppliers.

Support prototype and validation builds to assess manufacturability and production readiness.

Define EOL testing strategies, inspection plans, and prototype assembly tooling requirements.

Preferred Experience

Laser welding, ultrasonic welding, leak testing, and automated assembly systems.

Battery pack production launches from prototype through high-volume manufacturing.

Cross-functional collaboration with product design, quality, operations, and equipment suppliers.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troy, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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