Hiring: Battery Pack Assembly Operations Manager Company: American Lithium Energy (ALE) Location: San Diego Metropolitan Area Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:42:38 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Execution Systems, R, Root Cause Analysis About the job Experience: •8+ years of manufacturing experience with 5+ years of direct battery module and/or battery pack manufacturing leadership experience. Required Skills: •Lead daily battery pack assembly operations and execute production schedules to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets. •Own pack manufacturing processes including cell preparation and traceability, module/pack assembly, busbar and electrical connections, welding, torque-controlled assembly, BMS/harness integration, thermal components, insulation, sealing, enclosure assembly, labeling, and final assembly. •Lead new product introduction and industrialization from prototype and engineering builds through qualification, pilot production, ramp, and stable manufacturing; support DFMA, PFMEA, Control Plans, work instructions, routings, CTQs, and production-readiness reviews. •Develop pack assembly capacity, staffing, floor-space, equipment, tooling, automation, and capital plans to support customer demand and future business growth. •Define and improve assembly equipment, fixtures, jigs, welding systems, torque tools, dispensing systems, material handling, and error-proofing; support commissioning, qualification, validation, and production handover. •Ensure Pack Assembly compliance with AS9100D requirements, including controlled documentation, configuration/change control, product and material traceability, training records, nonconformance control, corrective actions, risk-based thinking, and audit readiness. •Drive manufacturing quality through process controls, First Pass Yield improvement, defect prevention, root cause analysis, CAPA, and effective resolution of internal and customer quality issues. •Enforce EHS requirements and safe practices for lithium-ion batteries, high-voltage systems, welding, chemicals/adhesives, ergonomics, and pack/material handling. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field; an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant battery manufacturing experience may be considered. •Demonstrated experience leading pack assembly, NPI/industrialization, production ramp, capacity planning, and manufacturing teams. •Strong hands-on knowledge of lithium-ion pack architecture, assembly equipment/tooling, welding, electrical connections, torque-controlled assembly, BMS integration, thermal management, and enclosure assembly. •Solid functional working knowledge of AS9100 requirements and experience with controlled documentation, traceability, nonconformance/CAPA, audits, and structured quality systems. •Strong Lean manufacturing, problem-solving, and continuous-improvement capability; experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, 5-Why, 8D, and root cause analysis. •Strong leadership, employee-development, communication, conflict-resolution, prioritization, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and operational functions. •Hands-on, resourceful, accountable, and comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor in a fast-growing environment. •Pack Assembly Leads, Technicians, and Operators •This position may require access to export-controlled technical data, hardware, or systems. Candidates must qualify as a U.S. person under applicable export-control laws or otherwise be eligible to obtain any authorization required for the position. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!