About this position
A leading automotive manufacturer is expanding EV battery production in Liberty, NC and is hiring a Battery Manufacturing Engineer for its Implementation Group (100% onsite): leading procurement, validation, installation, pre-production trials, and launch of battery manufacturing equipment, creating process plans and machine specifications, controlling schedules and budgets, and driving production trials with machine vendors and field teams.
What you’ll do
- Lead the procurement, validation, installation, pre-production trials, and launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment
- Create and maintain detailed schedules and budgetary control for the assigned area
- Create battery manufacturing process plans and machine specifications, applying industry standards and continuous improvement
- Apply electrical, mechanical, and civil design knowledge to create engineering criteria and design feedback (sizing, routing, materials, component selection, installation)
- Create explanatory documents and drawings covering job scope, execution plan, progress, top issues, and option analysis for all stakeholders
- Plan and monitor equipment installation, identify field issues, and partner with construction coordinators and machine builders to countermeasure
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a similar technical field, with 5 plus years in an engineering role
- 3 plus years (5 preferred) in production preparation of battery, electronics, or chemical manufacturing equipment (procurement, validation, installation, pre-production trials, launch)
- 3 plus years (5 preferred) leading capital projects with detailed schedules, budgetary control, and KPI-based progress reporting
- Intermediate or above proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Able to work 100% onsite in Liberty, NC, travel up to 25% (domestic and international), and work weekends and shutdowns (July and December)
Location and commute
416 W Swannanoa Ave, Liberty, NC 27298.
Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.
How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3247701696.