Romeo Power (NYSE: RMO) is on a mission to power the world’s transition to electrification. This is part of our bold vision to create a world where energy poverty no longer exists. As an energy technology leader delivering advanced electrification solutions for complex commercial vehicle applications, we seek to attract the most curious minds to help us drive real change and create a more sustainable future.
As a company, we’re continually innovating to challenge what’s possible. We believe in transparency and teamwork. With a long-term mindset, we take solution-driven approaches. We thrive on solving the hardest problems and we celebrate our successes as a team. We’re diverse, inclusive and share a passion for making access to clean energy universal as we drive towards a democratically energized world. 

Founded in 2016, Romeo Power is headquartered in Cypress, California. Our suite of advanced hardware, combined with our innovative battery management system, delivers the safety, performance, reliability and configurability our customers need to succeed. Romeo Power’s 215,000 square-foot manufacturing facility brings its flexible design and development process inhouse to pack the most energy dense battery systems on the market.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Position available is for 1st Shift. Hours of work are 4:00 am to 2:30 pm, M-F.

• Coordinate and steer the collective efforts of production technicians
• Enforce area standards and run rules (includes bi-annual reviews and disciplinary action)
• Interface with leads and prioritize work based on production schedule and organizational goals
• Schedule risk identification and mitigation
• Coordinate support organization efforts to minimize production interruptions
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications
• Process non-conforming hardware to efficiently return them to conforming state and normal product flow
• Improve area safety and efficiency through regular auditing and continuous improvement
• Optimize product flow throughout the plant
• Root cause analysis and the implementation of corresponding corrective action plans
• Identify and eliminate defects within the area value stream
• Reduce downtime for product and personnel
• Lead efforts to transition product from engineering development to full rate production
• Review drawings and technical data packages for manufacturability while providing constructive feedback to engineering/design community.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR 5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership position

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Lean manufacturing training and experience
• Experience monitoring, tracking and continually improving total cost equation
• Experience with applying lean manufacturing principles, efficiency methods
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret controlled documentation and processes such as: cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, GD&T, assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts lists
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA)
• Harness, electro-mechanical assembly, high voltage system manufacturing and prototype development experience
• Experience preferred in fast-paced production environment
• Six Sigma certification
• Able to adapt to constant changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
• Ability to consistently deliver under time pressure in an evolving environment
• Proficient with computers, the ability to use MS Office, shop floor management software (ERP) and related programs

Additional Requirements

• Available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Able to lift 50 lbs. unassisted, stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces

Romeo Power is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or our own sensibilities.