About Redwood Materials

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Redwood Materials is seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Mechanical Engineer to support pilot projects and commercial scale production operations. This engineer will be responsible for leading continuous improvement projects across multiple manufacturing lines. This Senior Mechanical Engineer will fall underneath Redwood's Plant Design and Commissioning group supporting our hydrometallurgy refining plants and related operations.

Responsibilities will include:

Lead the specification, procurement, and implementation of capital equipment
Design tooling and fixtures.
Review and provide input on new process/equipment designs.
Partner with mechanical development team to transition newly developed processes and equipment into manufacturing
Create and own process work instructions and standard operating procedures
Train manufacturing personnel on new processes and equipment
Analyze process data and metrics and drive improvements on safety, quality, and cost
Trouble-shoot and solve process and equipment issues
Identify and execute continuous improvement projects

Desired Qualifications:

5 - 7 years experience as a Mechanical Engineer
Strong mechanical aptitude, including understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing
Strong organizational and project management skills; previous project management experience preferred
Prior experience leading capital acquisition processes
Experience with industrial scale processes and equipment, including automation
Detailed oriented with an analytical and structured approach to problem solving
Experience with statistical data collection, analysis, and reporting
Experience with structured capital process, including process/equipment validation
Technical writing experience
Highly proficient with Microsoft office software
Solid Modeling 3D CAD experience preferred
A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Physical Requirements:

Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed
Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards
Must be able to communicate clearly

Working Conditions:

Split work environment between office and the production facility
Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility
Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

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