Battery manufacturing engineer

KYYBA Inc; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Term life

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

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Engineer in Liberty, North Carolina, to lead projects for EV battery manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities include managing procurement, installation, and process planning. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and expertise in lean principles and relevant software like AutoCAD. The position offers advancement opportunities and a range of benefits including 401k and life insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an engineering role.
• 3+ years with battery manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment.
• Create and maintain schedules and budget control.
• Collaborate to drive progress and achieve project goals.

Skills

Battery manufacturing experience

Project management

Lean manufacturing principles

AutoCAD proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

Creo

Job description

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 Production System, 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 behaviors, complying with 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field with 5+ years of equivalent work experience in an engineering role.
• Experience with production preparation of Battery manufacturing equipment, including procurement, validation, installation, pre‑production trials and launch – 3 years Required, 5 years Preferred.
• Experience creating process plans and machine specifications using lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading capital projects, including creating and maintaining detailed schedules, budgetary control, and KPI‑based progress reporting – 3 years Required, 5 years Preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo or similar, including the ability to read, interpret, and modify 2D and 3D technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate or above).
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint (intermediate or above).
• Ability to conduct business travel, both domestic and international 25%, up to 50% during peak times.
• Ability to work weekends and shutdowns such as July and December.

Added bonus if you have

• Advanced Engineering degree, higher than Bachelor’s.
• 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.

Rewards

• 401k
• Term life
• 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

Expertise in technology recruitment positioning the company as 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 / Veteran Spouses/ Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.