At Verterra Energy, we're on a mission to harness the power in the world's rivers, canals and oceans. To accomplish this, we are commercializing our first device called VOLTURNUS, a pioneering water-power technology that deploys in harmony with the current to capture baseload, zero emission electricity.

Backed by top-tier investors and a multi-year government contract, we are growing our founding team to help achieve key milestones. Partners and collaborators include: NIRON, DoD, DoE, University of Minnesota, WEG Group, Beckhoff, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the US Army Corp of Engineers.

Recent press releases can be found on our website: https://www.verterraenergy.com/news

Requirements

Verterra Energy is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Engineer to work hand-in-hand with the engineering team to incorporate Design for Manufacturing principles into VOLTURNUS. The ideal candidate has experience creating build process diagrams, manufacturing documentation / work instructions, and cell design and layout. They can identify, design, and procure manufacturing equipment and tooling.

In this position, the NPI Manufacturing Engineer will contribute to numerous phases of product design, development, prototyping, manufacturing and operational support. This position will play a critical part in Verterra Energy's novel modular hydropower technology development process and will transition successful concepts through prototyping and into production.

The successful candidate will have experience standing up a production line for a complete product, not just a component, and will have practical experience being the "glue" between engineering and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Design-for-Manufacturing efforts
Work with Operations to create and implement production readiness infrastructure
Report progress, risks, and opportunities to the Program Manager and updates to the Leadership Team
Identify and establish digital and industrial needs to support low-rate initial production
Support Operations strategy development for production scaling and factory modernization

Must Have

U.S. citizens only
Typically requires Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or related field.
10+ years of professional experience as a manufacturing, industrial, or design engineer, with hands-on practical involvement working with a production line (or in a shop or laboratory environment)
Experience incorporating design for production (manufacturing / cost / repair / quality / test) features into products in development
Understanding of design for manufacturability (high/low volume) including production scaling

Nice to Have

Experience with electronics, composites, and polymer production
Lean Manufacturing background, participation/leadership of Lean or Kaizen events, and experience with continuous improvement initiatives
Cell layout design or redesign experience, including facilities incorporation
Tool experience including Statistical Process Control, RCCA Process, Process Certification, PPAP, Six Sigma, etc...
Project management, leadership or organizational skills and the ability to effectively identify and prioritize 
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, experience training technicians and operators
Experience working Government or DOD programs
Flexibility to wear multiple hats in a startup environment

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a generous annual company contribution of $500 (available with qualified plan enrollment)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage - completely free for employees
Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefits - at no cost to you
401(k) plan featuring a company match
A generous PTO policy that includes:
Starting with 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
2 weeks of sick and safe time
11 paid holidays recognized by the company
A flexible and accommodating work environment
An inviting modern kitchen with a comfortable break area, stocked with snacks and beverages
Bike-friendly workplace!
On-site shower and locker room facilities
Relocation support available

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