PROCESS/PRODUCT ENGINEER I

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company.  We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do.  More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service.  Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

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Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Process/Product Engineer to join our friendly team!

In this role, you will play an essential part in optimizing our production processes and enhancing our product quality. Your passion for problem-solving and innovation will help us deliver exceptional products to our customers. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure that our products meet the highest standards. Your expertise will be invaluable as you analyze existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective solutions.

We value creativity and a collaborative spirit, so your ideas will always be welcomed and encouraged. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment where your contributions have a direct impact on the success of our products and the satisfaction of our customers, we would love to hear from you! Join us and be a part of a company that values growth, teamwork, and innovation. Together, we can shape the future of our products and elevate our processes to new heights!

• Provide Engineering support to Manufacturing, Quality, H&S (Health & Safety), Sales, Costing, and Maintenance on Reserve Power products, equipment, and tooling.
• Prepare and deliver information, technical reports, and presentations to management, vendors, and technical partners. 
• Contribute to concept generation and ideation processes to develop new and optimize existing processes.
• Build batteries for engineering projects and evaluate new battery material and component (examples: plastics, separators, paste additives).
• Assist in recommending the disposition of nonconforming product.
• Manages and provides technical engineering support on small-scale/moderately complex projects from conception through completion, as assigned.

• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Ensure high quality of work.
• Perform other duties which may become essential to the position.
• Participate in regular technical reviews throughout all phases of a project.
• Interact with production and engineering at all levels.
• Limited travel domestic and worldwide for the company may be required.
• Create, maintain, and update published specifications and technical information.
• Support other Reserve Power Engineering personnel as needed. 
• Support daily operations of the existing manufacturing processes.
• Assist in tracking the performance and life compliance of products to ensure the product’s ability to fulfill EPM and customer compliance and safety requirements.

Experience & Qualifications

• 1-4 years of relevant engineering work experience, preferred.
• New engineering graduates capable of demonstrating a mastery of fundamental engineering skills will be considered.
• Familiarity with the lead battery construction process and chemistry preferred.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or scientific discipline.

Skills & Competencies

Required:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze problems and formulate alternative/creative solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate with non-experts about technical requirements and features both in writing and verbally (including presentation skills).
• Ability to accurately document work instructions/lab reports and communicate results.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Strong interpersonal skills: a team player with the ability to work across functional areas, at all levels of the organization and with third party vendors.
• Proficient in multi-tasking, prioritizing, and managing time effectively; can work independently on multiple small-scale projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; can effectively listen and follow directions accurately.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of Reserve power batteries and related applications.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Project.
• Knowledge of batteries and battery manufacturing.
• Knowledge of project management practices and tools to lead projects.

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and 10 paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities