Base Power Company · 2 weeks ago
Manufacturing Engineer (Production)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBase Power Company is America’s next-generation power company focused on transforming the electricity grid through distributed battery systems. They are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive scalable assembly processes, ensuring high-quality production while maintaining safety and performance standards.
BatteryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy ManagementEnergy StorageIndustrialPower Grid
Responsibilities
Own core production processes for Base battery system assembly
Identify and eliminate bottlenecks through root cause analysis, process optimization, and implementation of lean manufacturing principles to improve yield, cycle time, and throughput
Develop, validate, and document standardized work instructions, fixtures, and tooling to enable consistent, high-quality output at scale
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating data-driven insights from production metrics, failure analysis, and quality feedback
Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability of new product introductions and support smooth transitions from prototype to volume production
Drive safety and compliance in production environments, with particular emphasis on high-voltage systems and energy storage hazards
Leverage AI tools to automate and process manufacturing data, enhancing performance and decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of hands-on manufacturing or process engineering experience in high-volume production environments, ideally with batteries, power electronics, or complex electromechanical assemblies
Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, PFMEA, and statistical process control
Proficiency with production tools and systems (e.g., PLC programming, MES, ERP, jig/fixture design, automation integration, Ignition Automation)
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data tools (e.g., SQL, Python, JMP, KNIME, or similar) to drive decisions
Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional settings with a bias for action and ownership of results
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Company
Base Power Company
Base is building the future of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world.
201-500 employees
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2025 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.27BKey Investors
AdditionThrive Capital
2025-10-08Series C· $1B
2025-04-09Series B· $200M
2024-05-07Series A· $68M
Leadership Team
Zachary Dell
Co-Founder and CEO
Zina Bash
Chief Legal Officer
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