Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Battery Pack Assembly Line
Location: California
Level: Senior / Manager
Client Facing: Yes
About PAC Group
At The PAC Group (PAC), we specialize in engineering consulting, program management, and operational excellence—delivering high-impact solutions in more than 20 countries. We’re proud to partner with the world’s leading companies in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors, providing strategic guidance and hands-on execution that drive innovation and efficiency. Whether we’re launching advanced manufacturing systems, deploying digital simulation tools, or scaling global operations, PAC thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and problem-solving.
Joining PAC means joining a dynamic, fast-paced, and global team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Role Purpose
- Lead the definition, development, and industrialization of battery pack assembly processes, ensuring safety-critical robustness, quality performance, and scalable manufacturing readiness in support of an advanced vehicle program and greenfield manufacturing facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Define battery pack assembly process architecture, including material handling, joining, sealing, and end-of-line testing.
- Develop and maintain Process FMEA (PFMEA) and Control Plans, with a strong focus on safety-critical and high-voltage characteristics.
- Support digital manufacturing validation, including virtual builds and early process verification.
- Prepare early manufacturing readiness documentation to support equipment selection, facility requirements, and phased execution.
- Ensure alignment between product design, manufacturing capability, safety requirements, and quality targets.
- Support pilot builds, launch execution, and production ramp-up.
- Support structured cross-functional change-management and escalation for high-impact technical changes.
- Collaborate with Product Engineering, Electrical, Quality, Supply Chain, and Construction teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Experience in battery, high-voltage, or advanced assembly manufacturing engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in EV manufacturing, energy storage systems, or safety-critical production environments.
- Familiarity with digital manufacturing, virtual build, or process simulation tools.
The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, education, and qualifications.
Pay Range: $115,000 USD - $135,000 USD
