East Penn Manufacturing

Manufactures lead-acid automotive and industrial batteries

Process Engineer 1 - Tech Center

Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLyons, PA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Typically, the candidate has less than 5 years of engineering experience.
A bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering or scientific discipline is required.
Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
Project management skills are required.
Oral and written communication skills are required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project is required.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support to Manufacturing, Quality, Health and Safety, Sales, Costing, and Maintenance on automotive products, equipment, and tooling.
Prepare and deliver information, technical reports, and presentations to management, customers, vendors, and technical partners.
Contribute to concept generation and ideation processes.
Maintain and protect the confidentiality of proprietary information.
Perform other duties that may become essential to the position.
Participate in regular technical reviews throughout all phases of a project.
Interact with production and engineering personnel at all levels.
Travel worldwide for the company as required, possibly up to approximately 25%.
Assist engineers in interfacing with internal and external customers to develop new processes.
Create, maintain, and update published technical information.
Support other Process Engineering personnel as needed.
Represent East Penn as a technical interface with equipment suppliers.
Support daily operations of existing manufacturing processes and equipment.
Assist in tracking process performance to ensure processes meet EPM and customer performance and safety requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with the battery construction process is preferred.
Knowledge of APQP/PPAP Core Tools is preferred.
Knowledge of 8D is preferred.
Knowledge of 5 Why is preferred.
Familiarity with IQS/TRUBOX is preferred.
Familiarity with MSR is preferred.
Familiarity with IMDS is preferred.
Knowledge of Six Sigma tools is preferred.
Exposure to FMEA is preferred.
Familiarity with control plans is preferred.
Familiarity with Minitab is preferred.

Get to know East Penn!

East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 22 years!

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.

EOE/VEVRAA

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.

Overview

East Penn Manufacturing is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Process Engineer I to join our Automotive Battery Engineering team. In this role, you will support the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety across our operations. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and R&D to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement innovative solutions.

This position plays a key role in supporting automotive product processes, equipment, and tooling while ensuring compliance with company and customer standards. You will assist in monitoring process performance, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to process enhancements that drive productivity and reduce waste.

Responsibilities

Provide Engineering support to Manufacturing, Quality, H&S, Sales, Costing, and Maintenance on Automotive products, equipment, and tooling.

Prepare and deliver information, technical reports, and presentations to management, customers, vendors, and technical partners.

Contribute to concept generation and ideation processes.

Maintain and protect the confidentiality of proprietary information.

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.

Travel worldwide for the company as required (possibly up to ~25%)

Assist Engineers to interface with internal and external customers to develop new processes.

Create, maintain, and update published technical information.

Support other Process Engineering personnel as needed.

Represent East Penn as a technical interface with Equipment Suppliers.

Support daily operations of the existing manufacturing processes and equipment.

Assist in tracking the performance of processes to ensure the process’ ability to fulfill EPM and customer performance and safety requirements.

Qualifications

Experience & Qualifications

Typically, with less than 5 years of Engineering experience.
Familiarity with the battery construction process preferred.

Education/Certification

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

Skills & Competencies

Required:

Analytical and problem-solving skills
Project Management skills
Oral and written communication skills
Microsoft (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)

Preferred:

APQP/PPAP Core Tools
8D
5 Why
IQS/TRUBOX
MSR
IMDS
Six Sigma Tools
FMEA Exposure
Control Plans
Minitab

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

Competitive compensation
Group insurance that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
401K savings plan
Annual bonus
9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days
Employee assistance programs
Fitness Discounts
Promotional opportunities
Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, and Uniform provided or reimbursed by the company.

About the Company

East Penn Manufacturing

Manufactures lead-acid automotive and industrial batteries

East Penn Manufacturing is a private, family-owned energy storage company that started in 1946 building and reconditioning batteries. It began by recycling old batteries for returning GIs and expanded into automotive, industrial, and specialty battery products. The company operates the world’s largest single-site lead-acid battery manufacturing facility. Its products work by using lead-acid chemistry to store and deliver electrical energy for vehicles, industrial equipment, and energy storage. East Penn differentiates itself through long-term family ownership, reinvestment in facilities, a culture focused on employees and community, and a broad, vertically integrated production footprint without public IPOs or major acquisitions. The goal of East Penn is to provide reliable energy storage solutions while maintaining private ownership and community values, safeguarding its workforce, and supporting a wide range of energy storage applications.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lyons, IL
Founded: 1946

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