**Overview** Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Mechanical Engineer III? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PENA team today! **Responsibilities** Meet Panasonic (https://careers.na.panasonic.com/life-at-panasonic) Meet the Recruiter: Joe Richie Explore Panasonic Careers (https://careers.na.panasonic.com/) Panasonic Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-x\_hDfMqb0)  Our Mission: Create Technologies That Move Us **Shift:** Day Shift **Department:** Engineering **Job Summary:** The Mechanical Engineer III is responsible for supporting the battery production operations to ensure productivity, quality, cost and KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) are met. Additionally, the Engineer works to optimize the overall efficiencies of manufacturing equipment, effectively and quickly reduce defect and loss when confronted with challenges and troubleshoot and solve unknow problems that might arise. Furthermore, the Engineer could grow and advanced to a senior or lead mechanical engineer. **Essential Duties:** + Experienced (5+ years with engineering) who is interested in moving into leadership (i.e. Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer, etc.) + Being a part of Panasonic’s Battery Manufacturing Engineering team. The Manufacturing Engineering team is responsible for supporting Panasonic’s battery production to ensure our world-class production is running smoothly and without issue. In addition, we continually seek to improve our process by means of productivity, quality, cost, and other metrics + Provides engineering support related to daily production activities. Works to optimize OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) to increase productivity and reduce defect and loss + Utilizes OEE and other production data to effectively manage tasks and activities + Demonstrating solid troubleshooting skills and ability to quickly solve unknown problems + Troubleshooting real time production problems to maintain production and reduce defects + Working with Maintenance teams to coordinate maintenance activities ranging from reactive to preventative maintenance + Working with engineering/maintenance teams to develop permanent countermeasures to common problems in daily manufacturing. Can relate to productivity, quality, loss, safety, etc. + Implementing and expand these new permanent countermeasures into production lines + Monitoring and auditing manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved + Applying technical knowledge to develop clear and standard work instructions, SOP’s and troubleshooting guides + Implementing and supporting manufacturing industrial automation + Other duties may be assigned **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:** + To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a requirement for some roles at PENA and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. _The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job._ **Qualifications** **Requirements - Required and/or Preferred** **Education:** + Basic/Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline + Preferred: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline **Essential Qualifications:** + Minimum of 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience + Evidence of exceptional ability. Panasonic follows a culture of full-cycle engineering where members will have full responsibility and accountability for their projects from start to finish. We are looking for the best of the best + Experience performing engineering functions and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment + Able to work production shift schedules + Able to train manufacturing operators on new or revised manufacturing process instructions or tooling + Should be flexible with the working environment and be able to perform job duties between manufacturing floor and office/desk + Must be able to perform machine and process troubleshooting and apply root cause analysis + Strong manufacturing background with high mechanical aptitude + Knowledge or experience with 3D CAD, mechanical drawings, MPI, P&IDs + Experience design fixtures, jigs, brackets, etc. + Must possess engineering skills (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, tolerancing, MPI’s) + Capable of identifying critical process parameters. Knowledge of FTA, FMEA, etc. + Strong team working skills at all levels of an organization, especially skilled at working with direct labor to understand challenges and work on developing optimal solutions using structured methods + Self-starter who works well independently and an outstanding ability to follow up with minimal direction and will focus on team success + Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results + A strong work ethic with a “get the job done” approach who consistently delivers excellent customer service, both internally and externally + Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience with control strategy, PLC, and sensor/actuator relationships is a plus + Previous experience with Industrial data analysis or Manufacturing Execution System (MES) desired + Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (1M+ units per day) such as batteries or electronic devices + Experience working in machine shops and fabricating machine parts + Experience coordinating and collaboration with contractors + Familiar with six sigma methodologies and tools + Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude) **Physical Demands:** Physical Activities: (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to) + Sit: 20% + Walk: 50% + Stand: 20% + Lift: 10% Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%) + Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent + Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent + Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent + Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent **Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:** Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health: + Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance + Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month + Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment + Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition + Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning + Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program + Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging + Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization + Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events + Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more. + Shuttle rides to and from work! **Where You'll Be:** For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey. **Who We Are:** Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us. Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one. As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs. Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions. We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact. In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits. **We Take Opportunity Seriously:** At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application! **Supplemental Information:** Pre-employment drug testing is required. Panasonic Energy of North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. _Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction._ Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America. \#LI-JR1 REQ-150306