Process Engineering Manager

Position: Process Engineering Manager

Location: Smyrna, TN

About FIXX Energy

FIXX Energy is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee, operating one of the most established LFP battery production facilities in the United States. The site’s history traces back over a decade as a cornerstone of early U.S. EV battery manufacturing, representing a foundation of deep technical expertise and large-scale operational experience. Building on this heritage, FIXX Energy is evolving the platform into a modern, flexible manufacturing business serving the fast-growing energy storage market. The company is focused on delivering high-performance battery cells and solutions and modernizing the American grid—delivering resilient, intelligent power infrastructure that enables the next era of human connection, AI, and advanced manufacturing. By combining proven manufacturing capability with a forward-looking product and market strategy, FIXX Energy is positioned to be a key enabler of the electrified, resilient energy systems of the future.

About the Role

FIXX Energy is seeking a Process Engineering Manager, who will serve as a key member that guides a team of engineers to successfully execute new and minor model manufacturing programs. Reporting to the Process Engineering Sr. Manager, this role drives the technical strategy for process standardization, layout efficiency, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will blend strategic vision with tactical oversight—managing everything from equipment, material, and tooling procurement to executing robust quality countermeasures, reducing scrap, and maximizing overall equipment efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level engineering support to the battery manufacturing plant to solve complex problems related to Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety (QCDS).
• Lead the development and execution of major and minor model manufacturing plans. This includes managing trials, launching new equipment, and tooling, and ensuring all program targets are met at every development stage.
• Monitor trial results and production data to ensure technical countermeasures for quality or workability issues are implemented rapidly and effectively.
• Support manufacturing through ongoing process improvements, providing strategic direction on manpower utilization, line efficiency, and ergonomics.
• Collaborate with global engineering and design groups to seamlessly implement design changes for batteries and components.
• Develop robust processes to improve manufacturability, resolving Product Quality Assurance (PQA) concerns and addressing early field feedback.
• Identify, develop, and implement new departmental tracking processes and systems to systematically achieve and exceed corporate KPIs.
• Manage and lead the development of budgets for new model programs; enforce strict adherence to approved budgets post-contract.
• Establish clear annual goals tied to corporate KPIs, providing continuous coaching, guidance, and training to guide process engineers in tracking and achieving their metrics.
• Manage the full talent lifecycle for the unit, including interviewing and selecting talent, writing performance evaluations, approving time/attendance, and recommending promotions, merit increases, or disciplinary actions.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of lithium-ion battery technology, product chemistry, battery manufacturing processes, cell/pack assembly equipment, and associated manufacturing information systems (MES/SCADA).
• A solid foundational understanding of product design, engineering development lifecycles, and high-volume production processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and hands-on experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive, professional-level engineering experience directly within a manufacturing or process engineering environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or formal leadership experience within an engineering team, demonstrating a proven record of coaching and managing technical staff.

What We Offer

Welcome to FIXX Energy, where you will have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to have an influence. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.

We offer:

1. Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a bonus.
2. An inclusive work environment that fosters professional and personal development.
3. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
4. HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
5. 401K with company match
6. Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
7. Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
8. Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
9. Tuition reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity

At FIXX Energy, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
2. Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
3. Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment

The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate in an office, on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others.

The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. FIXX Energy LLC is a drug-free workplace.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship