Automotive Process Engineer- Battery

KYYBA Inc; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary life and disability ins.

Pre-paid legal plan

Identity theft plan

Medical and dependent FSA

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Kyyba is seeking an experienced battery manufacturing engineer to lead cross-functional teams in tooling and process optimization. You will drive trial planning, data analysis, and knowledge capture while coordinating with production engineering, manufacturing, and R&D.

The role requires experience with battery chemistry and cell manufacturing processes, plus strong communication for senior leadership updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 3+ years of equivalent Engineering role experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing production preparation role and schedule/deliverable management including project plans, process/equipment plans and procurement.
• Experience in winding, cell assembly & electrolyte fill on automotive cells (2+ years, 5+ years preferred).
• Experience in battery cell product, processes/equipment, and/or trial activity.
• Experience coordinating with varied functions in large corporate organization and reporting to senior leadership.
• Ability for weekend and shutdown work, overtime up to 25%, and travel up to 15%.
• Knowledge in battery chemistry and trials to confirm materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams collaborating with equipment and processes.
• Engage and resolve material, product, and process issues both internal and external.
• Create and implement trial plans for confirmation and problem solving using TBP or Lean practices.
• Create detailed technical and summary reports for organizational learning and development.
• Input to process and equipment plans/specifications for kaizen and issue prevention.
• Mentor and teach other members in battery knowledge and trial planning.

Skills

Engineering degree

5+ years in manufacturing

Battery knowhow

Product/process data analysis

Japanese language proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Data analytics tools

Digital engineering software

Job description

• Leader of cross-functional team collaborating with equipment
• Engage and resolve material, product, and process issues both internal and external
• Create and implement working/trial plan for confirmation & problem-solving activity using Business Practice methods (TBP) or equivalent Lean practices
• Create detail technical and summary reports for organizational learning and development
• Input to process & equipment plan/specification for kaizen & issue reoccurrence prevention
• Use and advancement of systems and procedure for problem solving & learning capture
• Individual activity management, status visualization/reporting, and incremental reflection
• Lead internal & external partner relationships aligning to team objectives, development, and support
• Activity related to PE-BME Department-level Hoshin/ overall direction for organizational advancement
• Individual support for standardization & kaizen (continuous improvement) of Department systems and processes
• Mentor and Teach other members in the team on battery knowledge, trial planning and execution, data analysis and Toyota principles if applicable
• Drive own individual development, seek feedback, and monitor progress

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field

3+ years of equivalent Engineering role experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience in manufacturing production preparation role and schedule/deliverable management including stages of project plan, process/equipment plan, specification & procurement, installation and trial.

Experience in winding, cell assembly & electrolyte fill on automotive cells (2+ years, 5+ years Preferred)

Experience in battery cell product, processes/equipment, and/or trial activity.

Experience in activity of Ryohin Joken identification, application, and/or confirmation.

Experience coordinating with varied functions in large corporate organization, including production engineering, manufacturing, research & development, and Quality, or similar, and reporting out to senior leadership level.

Experience in interpreting & applying product/process specification, drawing and data, etc. including new material introduction and validation and change point management and confirmation

Ability for weekend and shutdown work, overtime up to 25%, and travel (domestic and international) up to 15%

Knowledge in battery chemistry and trials to confirm materials

Knowledge in battery manufacturing process and problem solving Trial management and KPI confirmation

Evaluation of cell performance using analytical tools and quality functions

What you may bring

• Experience in product x process/equipment simultaneous engineering for new model
• Experience in manufacturing plant production operations role
• Experience in data analytics tools and methods
• Experience in digital engineering software tools and procedures, including the ability to read, interpret and modify model data
• Japanese language proficiency including verbal and written

About Kyyba

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Disclaimer

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”

It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665

Rewards

Voluntary life and disability insurance

Optional Pre-paid legal plan

Optional Identity theft plan

Optional Medical and dependent FSA

Opportunity for advancement

Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client