FreeWire Technologies believes in electrification beyond the electrical grid; a world where everyone has access to electric vehicle (EV) fast charging when and where they need it. We build battery-based energy storage systems that provide ultrafast charging for EVs and clean, affordable, resilient power alternatives for site hosts. If you are driven to learn and grow and seeking a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make change in the transportation and energy market, now is the time to join a team that is revolutionizing how power is delivered and utilized.

At FreeWire, we are fundamentally changing the way energy is distributed to electric vehicles and we are continuing to evolve with a full suite of decentralized energy services accelerating sustainable electrification. FreeWire has secured major strategic investors and customers from Fortune 100 companies including leading corporate, utility, retail, and fleet operators. To meet our ambitious goals, we are growing rapidly and looking for people who want to make an impact and are willing to challenge the status quo. If you are resilient, think outside the box, and like finding solutions to tough problems, please apply to join our amazing team of innovators, enthusiasts, and change-makers.

This position is part of the Manufacturing and Operations department and will be located in Newark, CA and will work closely with the Mexico-based manufacturing team. The Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading and coordinating the technical development of our NPI production processes. Duties include developing assembly line process, tooling, testing equipment, assembly fixtures, as well as gathering statistics to assess the efficiency of production methods with guidance from senior associates and management. In addition, the Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer will develop expertise in risk and impact assessment and provide feedback to development and implementation teams on technical requirements and project direction. 
Responsibilities and duties for this Senior Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer position include:

• Testing and monitoring machinery to make sure it is in good working order and can operate safely
• Troubleshooting machines to resolve breakdowns or faults and installing new equipment to improve manufacturing processes
• Designing new equipment or operational procedures
• Gathering data and compiling reports to assess the effectiveness of manufacturing procedures
• Maintaining contact with management and the contract manufacturer to ensure quality standards for machinery and products are being met
• Review engineering change orders and work instructions for implementation to the line
• Work with suppliers to address workmanship issues and drive root cause analysis
• Implement corrective actions and process improvements

Requirements:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to determine impact of failures to different areas of the business. Communication of results and investigation progress to management. Provide recommendations for investigation direction and/or countermeasures. Investigate failures through established root cause analysis techniques and methods, such as data analysis and physical inspection.

• Bilingual Spanish – English, with ability to work well under pressure and communicate issues back to the teams in Mexico and the US.
• Be the first line of defense for all mechanical discrepancies on the manufacturing floor, with previous hands-on experience working in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of GDT and ability to read mechanical drawings and mechanical reworks, as needed.
• Create effective work instructions, procedures and test plans.
• Experience in CREO Parametric preferred; support on-site ECO implementation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Lean/5S/Kaizen projects and proven track record for problem-solving skills (RCCA, 8D, etc).

FreeWire offers competitive benefits, including:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Dog Friendly

At FreeWire Technologies, we offer fair and equal opportunities to all our candidates and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, disability status, parental status protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. FreeWire Technologies believes in hiring individuals only based on their qualifications and experiences that meet our business requirements to fill the positions.