Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Electric Propulsion and Test

As we enter commercial operations, we are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Electric Propulsion and test. This role would lead the team responsible for delivering battery and electrical motor equipment for our manufacturing lines, driving the design and development of new cutting-edge equipment and test processes to improve and optimize our electric propulsion system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and scaling of Pivotal’s Electric Propulsion System production line - from concept to high-rate manufacturing - including layout, automation strategy, tooling, and ramp-up planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Design, Quality, Facilities, and Manufacturing teams to bring new electric motor and battery systems into production.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) efforts to ensure products are built efficiently, safely, and at scale.
• Develop and execute comprehensive manufacturing build plans - defining part flow, line layout, tools, equipment, and the manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM).
• Specify and validate automation systems, tooling, and test equipment to support high-reliability production.
• Perform PFMEA (Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis) to proactively identify and mitigate risk in the production system.
• Author and approve detailed work instructions for EPS assembly and installation.
• Support first article builds and production validation testing to ensure process stability and repeatability.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• This role also requires working closely with cross-functional teams including plant operations, sourcing, engineering, project management, and equipment suppliers
• Shall actively participate in supplier selection, equipment design review & price negotiation
• Identify requirements and implement new tooling, fixtures & machines to implement Poka Yoke
• Directly lead and mentor engineers. Foster an environment where individuals flourish and develop career growth plans with them.
• Develop equipment and process specifications, assess vendor capabilities and make sourcing recommendations based on data
• Develop strategies to achieve challenging program timelines, from resource and schedule management to risk mitigation plans
• Provide in depth design for manufacture (DFM) feedback to the Product Engineering team to ensure that our assembly processes are cost efficient, robust and deliver high quality results
• Solve technically complex problems using fundamental, data driven methodologies
• Lead research and development activities for new manufacturing technologies that address assembly and automation challenges
• Lead feasibility studies to aid validation of manufacturing strategies
• Partner with and manage expectations between cross functional teams to ensure stakeholder engagement and satisfaction with the engineering solutions delivered
• Develop standards and processes as a foundation for how the Manufacturing Engineering team operates. Build an industry leading knowledge base.
• Document, maintain, and improve the team's execution process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical field.
• 12+ years of experience in an engineering role in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success at planning for and project managing equipment & facility installations.
• Skilled in manufacturing and industrial engineering principles (OEE, cycle time analysis, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, ergonomics, DOE, quality control, equipment selection, return on investment, error proofing, supply chain & logistics)
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using first principles, challenge assumptions and biased towards action
• Proven technical leader that can lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to concisely summarize and escalate complex topics
• Experienced working within 2D & 3D CAD environments and various engineering tools
• Experience transitioning automated systems from prototype to production
• Experience creating test specification documentation and test limit management
• Experience in battery manufacturing
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required

Attributes aligned with Core Values

• Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.
• Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication-committing to shared decisions for the greater good.
• Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.
• Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress.
• Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support-balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.