Electrode Manufacturing Engineer: Calendaring & Roll-to-Roll

K&K Technical

Liberty (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

K&K Technical is seeking an experienced Battery Electrode Manufacturing Engineer in Liberty, NC to support the launch of high‑volume battery equipment. You will lead procurement, installation, validation, and production readiness for calendaring, roll‑to‑roll, laser processing lines, and related systems.

The role requires hands‑on experience with battery electrode manufacturing, calendaring equipment, roll‑to‑roll processing, and laser processing.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (or equivalent engineering experience).
Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years supporting battery, electronics, chemical, or advanced manufacturing equipment through procurement, installation, validation, commissioning, and production launch.
Experience leading capital equipment projects, including schedules, budgets, KPI reporting, and project execution.
Experience creating manufacturing process plans and equipment specifications using Lean Manufacturing principles.
Ability to read, interpret, and modify 2D and 3D engineering drawings.
Experience with AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo, or similar CAD software.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to travel up to 25%, including domestic and international travel.
Ability to support weekend work and planned shutdown periods as project schedules require.

Responsibilities

Lead procurement, installation, validation, commissioning, and production launch of battery manufacturing equipment.
Develop manufacturing process plans and machine specifications using Lean Manufacturing and TPS principles.
Create and maintain project schedules, budgets, KPI tracking, and project documentation.
Collaborate with equipment suppliers, construction teams, contractors, and cross‑functional engineering groups throughout project execution.
Review mechanical, electrical, and civil designs while providing engineering feedback during equipment installation and startup.
Plan and execute pre‑production trials, equipment buyoffs, validation activities, and production readiness assessments.
Identify field issues during installation and implement effective countermeasures to maintain project timelines.
Create technical documentation, engineering drawings, work instructions, and project reports.
Support continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining a strong safety‑first culture.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.