Process Engineer II

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Process Engineer II? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Meet the Recruiter: Eric Laffey

Summary:

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state‑of‑the‑art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary:

The Process Engineer II works independently on routine to moderately complex assignments within cell manufacturing, supporting efficiency, quality, and cost improvement initiatives across production lines. This role impacts projects within the functional area by managing defined work streams or small projects, applying sound engineering judgment, and solving moderately complex process and equipment challenges with limited guidance. As part of Panasonic’s Cell and Process Engineering team, the Process Engineer II contributes to a structured, full‑cycle engineering environment through data‑driven analysis, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement execution.

Essential Duties:

• Expands technical depth in assigned process areas and independently addresses moderately complex engineering problems
• Manages defined work streams or small projects within process improvement, equipment optimization, or manufacturing support initiatives
• Supports specification compliance through routine process audits, validations, and standard reviews
• Develops and maintains technical documentation, including SOPs, control plans, and troubleshooting guides

• Solves moderately complex process, quality, and equipment issues with limited guidance
• Analyzes production and process data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
• Applies structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis) to recommend and implement improvements
• Suggests enhancements to existing process designs, controls, or operating methods to improve OEE, quality, and cost performance

• Shares process knowledge, best practices, and problem‑solving approaches with peers and technicians
• Provides technical guidance to operators and junior engineers during process changes or issue resolution
• Supports onboarding and training activities related to process operation, quality standards, and safety requirements

• Communicates effectively with cross‑functional partners, including manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams
• Coordinates execution of approved countermeasures and process changes across functional stakeholders
• Uses sound engineering judgment when addressing moderately complex issues and escalates appropriately when risks are identified

• Ensures compliance with all safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Supports quality investigations, corrective actions, and process validations within assigned areas
• Adheres to standard operating procedures and PPE requirements
• Promotes safe work practices and contributes to maintaining a compliant, high‑quality manufacturing environment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is required and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit,…