Senior Specialist, Injection & Closing VSM

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We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, Power Co, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job – it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world‑class company. At Power Co, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive.

You’ll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production and advancing your career alongside passionate colleagues.

Power Co Canada Inc. is seeking a skilled Senior Specialist, Injection & Closing VSM to join our team for the battery cell production line in St. Thomas. In this role, you will be responsible for proposing, developing, presenting, and coordinating planning concepts for machinery and the plant, involved in the production of battery cell factories covering process steps including electrode processes, cell assembly processes, formation and aging processes, cell finishing and testing processes.

This position is in‑person and located in the charming town of St. Thomas, ON.

• Perform tasks related to cell manufacturing for battery cell production plants, including electrode processes, cell assembly processes, formation and aging processes, cell finishing and testing processes and support on continuous improvements.
• Implement equipment concepts for cell production machinery and plants and coordinate the realization and operation of these concepts, ensuring adherence to defined measures.
• Assess, design, and ensure the application of new technologies and compliance with both external and internal regulations (e.g., quality and production targets).
• Document issues and lead the efforts in finding optimized solutions.
• Investigate and identify root causes of equipment failures, and summarize and communicate lessons learned.
• Professionally coordinate and guide employees involved in the equipment planning process; train other employees on technical topics.
• Lead sub‑projects of equipment planning from the concept phase through to process implementation in mass production, ensuring a smooth production start and defining the production KPI's accordingly.
• Work on and provide guidance on the certification and permitting process of cell manufacturing equipment in Canada.
• Lead the machine design reviews, FAT, installation, commissioning, and SOP.
• Guide equipment suppliers to install and commission the cell manufacturing equipment.
• Lead SAT and work with equipment suppliers for specific process areas.
• Lead the equipment handover to the production team, together with maintenance experts.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical, mechanical, materials, chemical or electrochemical engineering, or a related major.
• Direct experience in designing/planning battery cell equipment or extensive experience in battery cell manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge about manufacturing feasibility, method plan validation, design principles, measurement process validation, P‑FEMA, MES.
• Experience in working in corporate suppliers‑customer relationships.
• Action‑oriented work style and strong drive of results.
• Integrity and value‑driven working style, compliant with rules and regulations.
• Experience in the initial phase of a battery cell production plant would be considered an asset.
• Working experience with automotive OEMs is an asset.
• Experience in mass production of automotive components is an asset.
• Experience with supplier management is an asset.

• Attractive remuneration:
  The expected competitive compensation range for this position is $98,160 – $147,250 CAD, which includes base pay and target amount of short‑term incentive plan.
• Competitive benefits: our program is flexible to allow you to make the selections and get the coverage you need.
• Pension and retirement savings:
  We contribute to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Plan:
  We offer an Employee Assistance Plan which can support you in mental…