Battery Manufacturing Engineer

Pacer Group; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

Job summary

Pacer Group in Liberty, NC is seeking a Battery Manufacturing Engineer for automotive cell production, winding, electrolyte fill, and process development. This on-site, 12-month contract role focuses on trial management, KPI analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with Production Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, and Quality.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, and hands-on experience with battery cell processes, TPS, and data

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 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, including production engineering, manufacturing, research & development, and Quality, or similar, and reporting out to senior leadership level.
• Experience interpreting product/process specification, drawing and data, 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%

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Job Title: Battery Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Liberty NC

Work Arrangement: onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: : 12 Months

Pay Rate: $40–$45/hr W2

Application Deadline: Last date for receipt of applications Sept 10, 2026

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%

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience in application of Toyota Production System
• 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

Job Description:

Seeking a Battery Manufacturing Engineer to support automotive battery cell production, trial management, process/equipment development, and problem-solving activities. The role will focus on winding, cell assembly, electrolyte filling, material validation, KPI analysis, and continuous improvement while coordinating with cross-functional teams including Production Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, and Quality. Experience with Toyota Production System (TPS), Lean practices, battery manufacturing, and data analysis is highly preferred.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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

Industries with compatible:

• Battery and automotive engineers
• Chemical and material engineers
• Quality for battery, semiconductors, and chemical materials
• 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 Toyota 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

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.