Electrode Industrialization Engineer

Verkor is a French industrial company aiming to pioneer low-carbon battery manufacturing in France. With the backing of prominent industrial companies such as Renault Group, Plastic Omnium and Schneider Electric, Verkor intends to electrify the future of European mobility.

With over 1100 experts from 53 different countries, our endeavor is to unite exceptional global talent to bring this ambitious and innovative project to life. Our strong and agile international team continues to grow and adapt to new challenges. Based in Grenoble and Dunkirk (France), we have started operations our Verkor Innovation Centre (R&D centre and 4.0 pilot line) which is now fully running and operational.

We now focus on enabling  the successful start of production of our Gigafactory in Dunkirk (France). With this facility, our ambition is to ramp-up mass production of low carbon lithium ion batteries to facilitate the decarbonization of European mobility.

In a Nutshell :

• The Electrode Industrialization Engineer will be entrusted with the ownership of the electrode design and its integration within product/process teams. This role involves steering the design from its end of pilot line stage ( B Samples) to mass production stage (C & D Samples) ensuring a thorough validation and review of the design’s performance and manufacturability at each stage with the relevant stakeholders.
• The engineer will possess the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the design and manufacturing process during each phase of scale-up. As the Electrode Industrialization Engineer, the engineer will oversee all cell projects within the Gigafactory, ensuring its successful execution and implementation. This role requires a deep understanding of electrode manufacturing processes, a keen eye for detail, and strong communication skills in a multicultural environment.

Missions :

• Interface/liaison with process team.
• In charge of making sure the list of characteristics is correctly being implemented.
• Ensure efficient participation at design reviews of product/process/quality.
• Creation of action plan and mitigation to cover gaps between List of characteristics/control plan/Inline check.
• Continuous improvement of process design via constant alignment with process owners and customer needs.
• DoE plan and execution for electrode optimization.
• Support through data analysis/DoE planning the ramp up of pilot line and GF.
• Analysis of process capabilities and propose deviations or design changes to improve product design or manufacturability.
• 8D support as product representative.
• Product Validation / Design Vérification
• Assist during design, FAT and SAT of GF production lines.
• Implement actions from DFMEA.
• Risk analysis report after sample phase ends.
• Definition of process validation plan.
• Analysis of manufacturing process and assist in innovation.
• Product sustaining after SOP.
• Maintaining PLM structure and proposing cost saving design changes.

Who you are :

• Bachelors or master’s in mechanical, materials, chemical or similar engineering degree.
• Minimum 3 years of experience preferably in battery manufacturing or automotive industry in process engineering, new product introduction or design engineering.
• Strong sense of ownership and desire to take on new challenges.
• Ability to understand complex topics.
• Experience or ability to work in a cross functional team and independently.
• Data analysis
• Strong logical and communication skills
• Self-driven able to follow up on tasks with minimal supervision.

Nice to have :

• French proficiency as a bonus.
• Experience in electrodes manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing product evolution through PLM system.
• Experience in characterizing slurries and electrodes
• Experience using Minitab in a professional setting.
• Experience working with APQP.
• Python programming for data analysis
• Involved in the development of a product from A sample until SOP (minimum C sample)

Why join us?

Strong company spirit and culture settle down around our 4 values:

Contribution

We promote personal initiative and give everyone the means to contribute to the company's success.

Communication

We're committed to transparent communication: we say what we think, and we mean what we say.

Team Spirit

Everyone, in their role, is an ambassador for the company. At Verkor, success is most definitely a team sport!

Commitment

We're all working towards a common goal: a sustainable future, which we're building one step at a time.

Attractive work conditions*

• Stimulating work environment: pleasant offices, multicultural and motivated team

• Lunch vouchers

• 50% of local transportation costs financed

• Industry-leading healthcare

• Opportunities to network and connect with worldwide experts

For more info on the company, please visit us at www.verkor.com

*all positions are open to individuals possessing a Recognition of the Status of Disabled Worker (RQTH)