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Position Overview
The Staff Battery & Inverter Manufacturing Engineer is the senior technical lead for HV Battery Pack and Inverter assembly processes at AMP-2. Joining a greenfield facility, this staff engineer defines Battery and Inverter processes from first principles, governs PFMEA, PPAP, SPC, etc. The role is accountable for Battery/Inverter FPY, Cpk, yield, and NPI readiness and HV safety. The role operates through disciplined change control, objective launch evidence, cross-functional problem solving, and structured knowledge transfer of technical and ownership to the workforce.
Key Responsibilities
Full and complete ownership and responsibilities for all technical aspects of Battery & Inverter
Process technical ownership
· Define end-to-end process flow, specifications, parameters, critical characteristics, control methods and reaction plans.
· Own: PFD, PFMEA, Control Plan, SWI, shop setup, centerline and change-control coherence across DU operations.
· Lead DFM/DFA, tolerance, tooling and testability reviews with Product Engineering, Supplier Quality, Test and AME.
· Define and own “Thermal management” process controls
· Protect product genealogy, calibrated-tool status, test/measurement integrity, document control and audit-ready objective evidence.
PFMEA, Control Plans & PPAP
· Lead PFMEA registers for all Battery and Inverter operations
· Own Control Plan governance under IATF 16949 framework
· Own PPAP deliverables: MSA, Cpk/Ppk, run-at-rate, PSW submissions
· Deploy MES-integrated SPC across key Battery/Inverter parameters
Traceability & Genealogy
· Ensure complete genealogy and traceability of cells, modules, packs, and inverters
· Own MES traceability standards and audit-readiness for HV Battery and Inverter
NPI Readiness
· Lead manufacturing readiness for future Battery and Inverter variants
· Interface with Design, Test, and Supplier Quality on manufacturability and launch readiness reviews
TPM & Autonomous Maintenance Support
· Support TPM deployment across Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, and Focused Improvement pillars
· Contribute to equipment OEE improvement, MTBF/MTTR reduction, and predictive maintenance strategies
· Leverage MES, IIoT, and historian analytics to identify and eliminate losses
HV Safety & Compliance
· Enforce HV LOTO, HVIL continuity, and mandatory HV PPE for all work on or near EV Powertrain equipment
· Comply with SASO, Saudi MOL, IEC 60204, and international safety standards (e.g. ISO 13849 / IEC 62061)
· Support HV emergency response including thermal runaway isolation and battery-related incident procedures
· Achieve and maintain HV safety competency appropriate to scope of work
Launch Governance, Change Control & Operational Readiness
· Support AMP-2 Safe Launch activities, run-at-rate events, and capacity verification within scope
· Participate in readiness reviews, Layered Process Audits, Process Confirmation and QRQC/RCCA; close assigned actions with verified effectiveness.
· Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, equipment acceptance, Launch, run-at-rate and capacity verification, etc.
· Control production, process, software and test changes through documented risk assessment, approvals, validation, revision history and rollback or containment planning.
Saudization & Capability
· Build Saudi national capabilities and mentor Saudi national engineers/technicians in discipline-specific skills and structured problem-solving
· Develop training materials, competency matrices, and OJT plans
Skills
· Deep HV Battery Pack and Inverter manufacturing expertise
· PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, and SPC mastery under IATF 16949
· Strong thermal, environmental, and dry-room process knowledge
· Leadership, passion for building new industry and for developing people
· Technical standards, structured problem solving, risk-based decision making and controlled documentation
· Data literacy: KPI definition, trend analysis, evidence-based validation and clear executive/shop-floor communication
· Cross-functional influence, supplier coordination and disciplined ownership in a greenfield launch environment
· Coaching, competency assessment and knowledge transfer in a multicultural English/Arabic workplace
Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering; Master's preferred
· 8+ years in advanced automotive / EV Battery or power-electronics manufacturing; 5+ years in senior process engineering
· Demonstrated PFMEA, PPAP, SPC track record within IATF 16949
· Strong HV Battery safety awareness including thermal runaway, cell chemistry, etc
· Fluent in English; Arabic strongly preferred
· Preferred: Six Sigma Black Belt; greenfield launch; digital manufacturing tools; dry-room process expertise
· Must be able to work around automated equipment and, where authorized, high-voltage Powertrain products.
· Demonstrated experience with commissioning, FAT/SAT, launch, production readiness or high-v