Engineering Technician Lead

Required Skills & Experience

-Engineering degree in Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience -2+ years of manufacturing, operations, or production leadership, or equivalent hands-on leadership of hourly technical teams, with proven ability to assign daily work, coach on process, and hold a team accountable to safety, quality, and output -Comfortable operating in a changing prototype cell assembly environment where product, process, and work instructions iterate frequently -Working knowledge of standard manufacturing practices including 5S, standard work, layered audits, and basic problem-solving (5-Why / Pareto) -Ability to follow work instructions, interpret quality data, and communicate issues clearly to Engineering and peers -Physical requirements, such as lifting items up to 25 pounds, standing for long shifts, and dry room/PPE such as the capability to wear a respirator are required

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office a must, with advanced Excel skill -CAD familiarity with basic knowledge of SolidWorks

Job Description

A company in San Diego is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician to lead daily prototype battery cell assembly builds and ensure safety, quality, and production goals are met.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating the work of engineering technicians while partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, and Materials teams. The technician will support prototype builds from the initial clear-to-build process through electrolyte filling and work closely with the formation team. This person will also support equipment installation, process improvements, SOP development, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

What You’ll Do -Lead a team of engineering technicians through daily prototype battery cell assembly builds, including assigning work, balancing workloads, and keeping builds on schedule. -Provide real-time coaching on assembly processes, quality checks, 5S, safety, and problem-solving. -Take ownership of shift-level safety, quality, and production throughput. -Stop work and escalate issues when processes or working conditions fall outside established safety or quality standards. -Follow established processes and workflows while identifying and escalating issues with equipment, materials, parts, or procedures. -Partner with Engineering to document build issues, provide process feedback, validate work instructions, and implement engineering changes. -Support the introduction and installation of new equipment, processes, and updated work instructions/SOPs.

-Track and communicate key production metrics, including:

-Safety -First-pass yield -Units completed vs. production plan -Equipment downtime -Assist with troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause identification to resolve assembly issues. -Support quality assurance activities, including incoming inspection of components and outgoing inspection of completed cells. -Monitor inventory levels for cell components, consumables, and laboratory supplies. -Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Materials, and other cross-functional teams throughout the prototype build process.