Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly, Laser & Material Handling

About Ensurge Micropower

Ensurge Micropower (OSE: ENSU) is a pioneer in solid-state microbattery technology, enabling the next generation of intelligent, connected devices. Leveraging proprietary thin-film and roll-to-roll manufacturing, Ensurge delivers safe, high-energy-density batteries for wearables, health tech, industrial sensing, and defense applications. As our technology transitions from development to production, disciplined manufacturing execution becomes the differentiator.

Role Overview:
Ensurge is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (IC) to own and scale the Assembly, Laser, and Material Handling processes from pilot through early production.

This role is not just about process — it is about delivering manufacturing results.

You will be responsible for:

• Turning engineering processes into production-capable systems
• Driving output, yield, and stability on the line
• Building the infrastructure (process, equipment, flow, documentation) required for repeatable execution
  
  

This is a high-impact, hands-on role at the center of Ensurge’s transition from technology demonstration to product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Ownership & Output

• Own daily manufacturing performance for the Assembly, Laser, and Material Handling areas

• Drive output, yield, uptime, and cycle time

• Support production directly — troubleshooting issues in real time

• Partner with Operations to ensure line execution meets plan

Process to Production Conversion

• Convert R&D processes into repeatable, production-ready workflows

• Define and lock:

• • Process flows

• • Critical parameters (CPPs)

• • Control limits and OCAPs

• • Ensure processes are robust, stable, and scalable

Equipment & Line Readiness

• Work with Equipment Engineering to:

• • Define tool requirements

• • Improve reliability and uptime

• • Implement process-driven upgrades

• Lead tool qualification and process acceptance

• Ensure equipment supports throughput, precision, and repeatability

Hardware & Automation (Strong Plus)

• Design or influence:

• • Fixtures

• • Handling systems
  • Assembly tooling

Material Flow & Manufacturing System Design

• Own flow from sheet → quad → final assembly

• Reduce bottlenecks, WIP, and inefficiencies

• Improve line balance and production scheduling alignment

• Support layout and flow improvements as the system scales

Quality, Control & Documentation

• Partner with Quality to implement:

• • SPC and process control

• • Traceability and data capture

• Build and maintain:

• • SOPs

• • Process specs

• • Control plans

• Ensure manufacturing is data-driven and auditable

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Lead structured RCA on:

• • Yield loss

• • Defects

• • Downtime

• Implement sustainable fixes — not workarounds

• Drive continuous improvement aligned to operational excellence principles (standard work, DMS, etc.)

What We’re Looking For

• 7–12+ years in manufacturing engineering (battery, semiconductor, thin-film, or similar)

• Proven experience owning manufacturing processes on the floor

• Strong track record of:

• • Driving yield and throughput improvements

• • Supporting or leading pilot → production scale-up

• Hands-on mindset — comfortable working directly with:

• • Equipment

• • Technicians

• • Operators

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:

• • Laser processing or micromachining

• • Precision assembly or micro-scale systems

• • Automated material handling

• Background in thin-film, semiconductor, or battery manufacturing

• Experience with MES, traceability systems, or data-driven manufacturing

Personal Attributes

• Ownership mentality — sees problems through to resolution

• Execution-focused — prioritizes results over theory

• Systems thinker — understands interactions across process, equipment, and flow

• Low ego, high accountability — works across teams to get things done

• Comfortable in a fast-moving, scaling environment

Salary Range:
$161,626.00-$197,833.00

The base salary range is specific to California. The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be determined by a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.