Cell Line Process Engineer
Duracell is a leading company in personal power solutions that manufactures alkaline and specialty batteries. Duracell has a strong base of consumer, industrial and commercial customers across more than 100 countries in the world.
As Duracell relocates and expands its central R&D operations to Atlanta, GA, we are building a world-class technical team at Science Square Labs - a hub designed for collaboration, discovery, and rapid scale-up. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact global team at the ground floor of that transformation.
Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and motivated Process Engineer to join our Global Manufacturing Support team based at Science Square Labs in Atlanta, GA. In this role, you will serve as a technical resource across all Duracell manufacturing plants worldwide, driving process improvements, troubleshooting production challenges, and transferring best practices across our global network.
The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in chemical engineering and a passion for translating laboratory and pilot-scale insights into reliable, scalable manufacturing processes. You will work cross-functionally with plant engineers, R&D scientists, and senior leadership to improve battery performance, quality, and cost via process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with engineers at Duracell manufacturing sites globally to identify process gaps, troubleshoot production issues, and implement sustainable improvements to product performance and quality.
- Support and lead process development and scale-up initiatives, translating lab- and pilot-scale findings into robust manufacturing processes.
- Design and execute structured experiments (Design of Experiments) in both pilot and production environments to deepen process understanding and drive performance improvements.
- Collaborate with senior R&D and operations leadership to align project scope, priorities, and deliverables with business goals.
- Define project timelines, milestones, and resource requirements; manage execution within scope and budget.
- Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly and with impact - in both written reports and oral presentations - to audiences at all levels.
- Mine and analyze existing production datasets to identify improvement opportunities and inform decision-making.
- Build strong relationships with plant teams across multiple geographies, supporting knowledge transfer and capability development.
- Travel to Duracell manufacturing facilities globally as needed to provide on-site technical support (estimated 20-30%).
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field.
- 3+ years of experience in process engineering, process development, or manufacturing engineering.
- Solid understanding of chemical processes and unit operations relevant to powder processing, mixing, compaction, or high-speed assembly.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to break down complex issues into clear problem statements and testable hypotheses.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and execute technical projects from concept through implementation.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally (estimated 20-30%).
Preferred:
- Experience in battery manufacturing, electrochemical systems, or energy storage technologies.
- Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies and statistical analysis tools.
- Prior experience working in or supporting global/multi-site manufacturing operations.
- Experience with data mining, process analytics, or manufacturing execution systems.