Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer II will lead manufacturing improvements to the Peak Nano production process. This includes managing capital improvements, operation, and troubleshooting of multilayer cast film co-extrusion lines designed to produce capacitor films.

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Peak Nano is focused on delivering innovative, disruptive solutions to the nanolayer film market. Located in Valley View, OH, the Manufacturing Engineer II will work closely with all functions to ensure high quality, efficient material development and production of nanolayered capacitor films
Key responsibilities include:
Document and manage standard work instructionsIdentify material and workflow bottlenecks and implement solutionsDevelop and implement maintenance plansResolve film quality concerns on customer programsRecommend / develop equipment and process upgradesSupport scale-up and commercialization of new technologies by working seamlessly with other groups, business partners, and customersLead continuous improvement programsConsistently apply the Scientific Method in the planning and execution of experimental plansTrain extrusion technicians on daily line operationsDemonstrate the appropriate use of statistical tools to solve complex problemsUse skills and competencies to increase productivity of self and othersServe on multi-disciplinary project teams to collaborate, provide technical input, and deliver results aligned with team deliverablesUnderstand and implement appropriate EH&S standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the operation of an extrusion line. Lead by example for sate behaviors by promoting safe work habitsInstall, commission, and lead operation of nanolayer coextrusion line
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical EngineeringMinimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience with extrusion and film processingWeb handling experience in films, paper, or converting industryAbility to work independently and drive projects to completion.Ability to partner with team members and stakeholders from multiple backgroundsWillingness to learn statistical data analysisUS Citizenship
Preferred QualificationsExperience with PLC systemsExperience with Lean and Six SigmaExperience with NetSuite ERPNew product scale-up and commercialization experienceExperience working in a cross-functional team environment
About Peak NanoEstablished in 2016 to bring patented nanotechnology from the laboratory to commercial applications, Peak Nano is tackling challenges across the power grid, fusion, electric vehicles, aerospace, and defense. With AI-powered design and advanced nanolayered technology, Peak Nano’s drop-in-ready, industry-disrupting solutions dramatically boost systems’ performance.Our NanoPlex™ films technology, protected by 20+ global patents, is designed and engineered in the U.S., with a secure supply chain from allied nations, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. xzbcwsv These purpose-built nanolayered solutions enable breakthroughs across critical industries, strengthening American energy independence, leadership, and national security.