Engineer, Contingent Worker (1500578)

WillHire, Inc; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Magnit Direct Sourcing, on behalf of Toyota, is seeking a Contract Engineer for a 12-month assignment in Liberty, North Carolina. The role centers on production preparation and the launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment at TBMNC, reporting to the Engineering Manager.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 5+ years in engineering, with CAD proficiency (AutoCAD/CATIA/Creo), lean manufacturing experience, and capital-project leadership. Travel and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in an engineering role with relevant experience.
• Experience with production preparation of battery/electronics equipment.
• Experience leading capital projects with schedule and budget control.
• CAD reading and modification of 2D/3D drawings (AutoCAD/CATIA/Creo).
• Proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint; able to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, validation, installation, pre-production trials and launch of EV battery equipment.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules and budget control for the area.
• Develop battery manufacturing process plans and machine specs using lean principles.
• Apply multidisciplinary design knowledge for equipment sizing, routing, and components.
• Create clear documents and drawings for stakeholders including vendors and contractors.
• Collaborate across functions and international boundaries to drive progress.
• Plan and monitor installation, identify field issues and countermeasure with teams.
• Support safety culture and ensure compliance with site requirements.
• Lead pre-production and mass production trials and mentor team members.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Multidisciplinary design

Reading 2D/3D drawings

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

Creo

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Magnit Direct Sourcing on behalf of Toyota is currently hiring an Engineer for a temporary assignment in Liberty, North Carolina.

This is a 12-month contract. The pay range for this role is between $55.00 - $65.00/Hr. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K.

Description

• We're looking for a passionate and highly motivated Contract Engineer for our Implementation Group.
• This position's main responsibility is production preparation and new model launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment.
• This position is located at TBMNC in Liberty, North Carolina, and reports to an Engineering Manager in the Implementation Group.

Key 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 Toyota Production System, Toyota and industry standards, and continuous improvement.
• Applying 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 option 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 and machine builders to countermeasure.
• Contributing to the “zero incidents is possible” safety culture by exemplifying safe work behaviors, complying with Toyota construction safety requirements, and correcting unsafe conditions without fail.
• Demonstrating quality-first leadership through planning and coordination of pre-production and mass 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 and work instructions.
• Participating in a mentor program to grow as an engineer and learn from others.

Education/Experience

• 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, Electronics or Chemical 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 and interpret and modify 2D and 3D technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint. (intermediate or above)
• Ability to business travel, both domestic and international, up to 25%.
• Ability to work weekends and shutdowns such as July and December

Added Bonus

• Advanced Engineering degree, higher than Bachelor’s.
• Toyota Production Engineering experience, NAMC and/or TMNA.
• 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.

Magnit Direct Source does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Magnit Direct Source support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.)now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Magnit Direct Source to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Magnit is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.