TekWissen ® · 18 hours ago
Battery Production Engineer
Liberty, NC
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$77/hr - $77/hr
5+ years expTekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and they are seeking a Battery Production Engineer for their client in the automotive sector. The role focuses on production preparation and new model launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment, requiring collaboration across various teams and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
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Responsibilities
Leading the procurement, validation, installation, pre-productions trials and launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment
Creating and maintaining detailed schedules and budgetary control for assigned area
Creating battery manufacturing process plans and machine specifications incorporating knowledge of client Production System, client and industry standards, and continuous improvement
Applying basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and civil design and applicable standards to create engineering criteria and design feedback pertaining to appropriate sizing, routing, materials selection, component selection, installation, and other design choices relating to such systems
Creating explanatory documents and drawings for clear understanding of job scope, execution plan, progress, top issues, and options analysis by all stakeholders including machine vendors, general contractors, service providers, owner groups, and all levels of management
Collaborating across functional, company, and international boundaries to drive progress and achieve project goals
Planning and monitoring installation of battery manufacturing equipment, identifying field issues, and working closely with construction coordinators to countermeasure
Contributing to the “zero incidents is possible” safety culture by exemplifying safe work behaviours, complying with client construction safety requirements, and correcting unsafe conditions without fail
Demonstrating quality-first leadership through planning and coordination of pre-production trials at machine vendors and at the installation site
Directly supporting the success and development of fellow team members through direct mentorship and authorship of technical standards, shikumis and work instructions
Participating in a mentor program to grow as an engineer and learn from others
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field with 5+ years of equivalent work experience in an engineering role
Minimum 3 years of experience with production preparation of Battery manufacturing equipment, including procurement, validation, installation, pre-production trials and launch
Minimum 3 years of experience in leading capital projects, including creating and maintaining detailed schedules, budgetary control, and KPI-based progress reporting
Experience with AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo or similar, including the ability to read and interpret and modify 2D and 3D technical drawings
Intermediate or above proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel
Ability to business travel, both domestic and international 25%, up to 50% during peak times
Ability to work weekends and shutdowns such as July and December
Preferred
Advanced Engineering degree, higher than Bachelor's
Experience creating process plans and machine specifications using lean manufacturing principles
NAMC and/or Client Production Engineering experience
Experience directing structured trials of manufacturing equipment to assess and achieve compliance with design, performance, and product quality criteria
Experience with battery manufacturing, such as electrochemistry, slot die coating, roll-to-roll processing, laser cutting equipment, vision inspection systems
Experience with industrial controls and/or industrial networks, PLC logic programming, Mitsubishi and/or Omron PLCs, MES systems, including experience investigating and troubleshooting issues
TBP completion through Panel
Japanese language ability
Company
TekWissen ®
Welcome TekWissen, your premier partner in technology consulting, workforce solutions, payroll services, procurement, managed services, global capability centers, and venture capital support, specifically tailored for startups in the human capital sector.
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