Staff Battery & Inverter Process Engineer

About the Role
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-volume manufacturing ramp within the role discipline
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP/change control, machine/HV safety and traceability requirements applicable to the role
• Preferred: recognized discipline certification, Lean/Six Sigma, greenfield EV/automotive launch
• Experience developing local technical talent in a multicultural workforce

Compensation & Benefits
A comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off; paid holidays; paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Eligible employees may participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the applicable plans.