Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

About Fluence

Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, is the leading global energy storage technology solutions and services company that combines the agility of a fast-growing technology company with the expertise, vision, and financial backing of two industry powerhouses. Building on the pioneering work of AES Energy Storage and Siemens energy storage, Fluence’s goal is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. The company offers proven energy storage technology solutions designed to address the diverse needs and challenges of customers in a rapidly transforming energy landscape, providing design, delivery and integration in over 160 countries. Fluence works closely with customers throughout their journey and provides advisory, financing, and project lifecycle services.

 

Responsibilities

Assist {AME Project Manager} with NPI (new product introduction) tasks related to the design and launch of new manufacturing production lines

Coordinate prototype manufacturing activities including prototyping, purchasing/logistics, schedule, budget, etc.

Create and maintain AME deliverables related to new production such as PFD, PFMEA, QCP, manufacturing BOMs, etc.

Participate in design reviews and DFA/DFM reviews to influence design regarding manufacturability.

Serve as liaison between contract manufacturer (CM), engineering, and procurement when developing component packaging requirements.

Develop and track manufacturing KPIs in support of company goals/initiatives.

Support company initiatives including, but not limited to, cost reduction and quality targets.

Travel 25-50% time depending on stage of production maturity; to include possible international travel.

Other tasks as necessary at the discretion of {AME Project Manager} or AME Management

 

Requirements

 

The successful candidate will have broad and deep experience within product development and manufacturing within an OEM and/or Tier I supplier community.

Experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role.

Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with high volume, low-mix production.

Experience in a manufacturing NPI role preferred.

Knowledge of manufacturing metrics such as OEE and yield and experience establishing or tracking KPIs.

Knowledge of quality methods and requirements including APQP or stage gate release processes, ISO9001, TS16949, and global OEM development systems.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent education.

Ability to travel to CM locations with little advanced notice.

 

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.