Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Join Storion Energy and help us power the future of stored energy!

Storion Energy is hiring a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to join our corporate engineering team in Alpharetta, GA. Storion is a battery component manufacturer specializing in vanadium electrolyte production and assembly of stack-power assemblies that serve the flow battery industry in the US. We strive to drive flow battery adoption through cost effective, readily available electrochemistry components required in large scale flow batteries.

Reporting through the manufacturing engineering team, you will directly support the design, development, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and processes. You will work alongside chemical, electrical, and controls engineers as we scale a novel production process from pilot to full operations and support the future expansion of deployed manufacturing sites. We expect a blend of hands-on mechanical design capability and practical process engineering judgment.As a small company, there are always opportunities to make a difference and grow. Storion has an engineering career progression ladder that allows engineers to progress in the organization in either an individual contributor or managerial role.

Read below for the formal description. Apply to learn more about our new projects for the upcoming year where you’ll play a key role in our manufacturing plants and other key initiatives.

Responsibilities

Mechanical Design & Equipment Engineering

• Support mechanical design packages for existing and new production equipment associated with Storion Manufacturing
• Convert process requirements into mechanical specifications for production equipment
• Design mechanization for integrated and stand-alone assembly equipment
• Design and build tooling, workholding, and jigs for manufacturing workcells
• Design pneumatic and electrical circuitry to support equipment mechanization, including component specifications
• Produce 3D models and 2D drawings of parts and assemblies
• Demonstrate concepts through sketches, mock-ups, and prototypes
• Produce/Build/Assemble prototypes using in-house 3-axis CNC, laser cutter, 3D printers, and other manual machining techniques
• Inventory and maintain in-house machine tooling stock
• Validate designs through testing and trials
• Apply engineering best practices for modeling and/or design of experiments to limit design iterations
• Perform analytical work associated with mechanical engineering: static and dynamic stress analysis, FEAs, etc.

Continuous Improvement & Project Execution

• Manage manufacturing and facility projects, including establishing deliverables, distributing RFQs, planning, selecting resources, tracking budget constraints, and ensuring on-time completion
• Lead efforts in continuous improvement to reduce setup time, reduce scrap, improve processing, and increase product yield
• Support equipment redesign efforts targeting business CAPEX and OPEX objectives
• Develop upgrade plans for manufacturing equipment and support rollout across similar equipment
• Specify and validate component selections in equipment designs and for plant operations
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities while maintaining or improving quality standards

Operations & Technical Support

• Develop a thorough understanding of the processes at our facilities
• Assist in the design and implementation of process improvements with a hands-on approach
• Support maintenance department personnel in training and equipment re-engineering activities
• Develop relationships with external equipment vendors and suppliers
• Isolate critical data outputs of the process and define indicators of key process performance
• Generate and maintain documentation, including files, revisions, and edits
• Foster strong relationships with members of the product engineering team, operations team, and vendors
• Work at all levels across the organization

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Certifications:

• BS or greater in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in process or manufacturing engineering
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial facility is preferred
• Six Sigma certification is a strong plus

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in 3D modeling; SolidWorks preferred
• Experience with CAM generation; MasterCAM preferred
• Understanding of fundamental design calculations and techniques
• Proficiency in generating applicable tolerances and tolerance analysis tools
• Ability to work with and operate a manual end mill, 3-axis CNC, CNC laser cutter, and 3D printing
• Capability to work with and write programming languages; Python preferred
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and database software

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze processes for improvements in efficiency, product quality, equipment layout, workflow, and safety
• Experience developing training and technical documents to present and/or instruct others on new process changes or machine modifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on mentality with willingness to work on the production floor
• Proven record of operating independently with minimal supervision

Work Environment

• You will work in both office and manufacturing environments. Battery components manufacturing employs chemicals, heat, and heavy equipment, and as such, you will at times be exposed to fumes, noise, dirt, hazards, and chemicals, and in all cases, you will be provided with appropriate PPE.
• You must be able to see, hear and speak; able to sit, stand for at least two hours at a time, sit, bend, crawl, squat, kneel and climb; able to use both arms and hands to use a computer and peripherals and lift 40 pounds from floor level; able to work below ground level in confined spaces and on stationary or mobile elevated platforms; able to wear respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE) as required; able to climb stairs.
• Travel may be required for this position, but not more than 25%.

Other:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

EEO Statement

Storion Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement

Storion Energy is built on the partnership of two significant players in the long-duration energy storage industry -- Stryten Energy and Largo Inc..

Stryten Energy is an innovative energy storage solutions provider with expertise in manufacturing high-quality advanced lead, lithium and vanadium batteries. Largo is a global leader in delivering high-quality vanadium products.

Through this partnership Storion is in the unique position to supply high-quality, domestically produced vanadium electrolyte on a large scale. This is critical in establishing a U.S.-based supply chain for vanadium redox flow batteries.

Learn more at storion.com.