Formation Production Sr. Engineer

HSAGP ENERGY; Kingston (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBMA (Hyundai-SK Battery Manufacturing America) in Kingston, GA is seeking a Production Senior Engineer to enhance operation rate and yield, close SAP transactions, and manage BPM and inbound/outbound inventory.

You will align MES, ERP, WMS data with production realities, collaborate with Tech, Production and Quality teams, and lead initiatives to reduce waste, improve accuracy, and document processes for sustained performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, math, engineering, or technology.
• 5+ years of battery cell manufacturing or process engineering experience preferred.
• Strong IT/problem-solving skills and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive initiatives to improve process efficiency and yield, reduce waste and production loss.
• Collaborate with Technology, Production, and Quality teams to identify improvements.
• Handle discrepancies between MES, WMS, and equipment data.
• Monitor daily production data and align with PO and WO records.

Skills

Process optimization

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MES

ERP

WMS

Job description

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Formation Full Time Kingston, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1181

About this job

HSBMA (Hyundai-SK Battery Manufacturing America) is the corporate name of the joint venture company between Hyundai Motor Group and SK on. The joint venture has invested $5 billion to build an EV battery cell plant in Bartow County, Georgia. Hyundai Motor Group and SK On will each hold a 50 percent stake in the joint venture. The new plant created by the two companies is expected to start manufacturing battery cells in the second half of 2025 with an annual production capacity of 35 GWh, enough to support the production of 300,000 EVs a year.

The Bartow County plant in northwest Georgia is strategically located near Hyundai Motor Group’s existing and planned U.S. facilities. Hyundai Motor Group has broken ground 2024 on the new Hyundai Motor Group Meta plant America in southeast Georgia to make future Hyundai, Genesis and Kia EVs. The new site also adds to SK On’s existing presence in Georgia. In 2022, SK started production of EV batteries at its SK Battery America site in Commerce, Georgia. SK Battery America, a $2.6 billion investment, has an annual capacity of about 22 GWh, enough to support the production of more than 200,000 EVs a year.

Join us on the journey of two companies' massive electric vehicle project in Bartow County.

Summary:

The production Senior Engineer is responsible for enhancing operation rate and yield rate for processes, closing out SAP transactions and other administrative functions as required. They will identify discrepancies between the ERP system and actual inventory and help identify corrective actions to reduce or eliminate these discrepancies. Oversee the overall BPM(Box Packing Machine) and final products inbound/outbound and inventory. They will also work toward improving processes, efficiencies, yield and quality as it relates to inventory, accounting, and tracking.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Drive initiatives to improve process efficiency and yield, reduce waste and production loss, and enhance overall productivity.
• Identify potential actions to improve material loss control.
• Collaborate with Technology, Production, and Quality teams to identify and implement potential process improvements.
• Handle discrepancies between the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Warehouse Management System (WMS), and equipment data.

Data Analysis and Process Improvement:

• Analysing MES, non-operation data and enhancing the Yield rate, operating rate.
• Help develop and refine processes to increase the accuracy of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) management system/database.
• Verifying MES and ERP data matching.
• Regularly read and understand the data indexes above and how they relate to one another.

Managing Product Warehouse :

• Managing warehouse inbound/outbound Q’ty.
• Controlling the Box Packing Machine operation and managing.

Supervising and Production Control Management:

• Advise the production team on manpower allocation to improve inventory accuracy and closing.
• Correct any issues regarding material usage and material process matters
• Monitor daily production data transferred to purchase orders (PO) and work orders (WO)

Finance, Accounting and Yield Control:

• Understand and explain the close relationship between inventory closing and production yield.
• Conducting Daily/Monthly ERP performance closing for yield.
• Create comprehensive work instructions and other documentation to improve material processes ad procedures.

Managing IT concern with Production :

• Resolving IT (Concerning with production IT programs : MES/OI-TAS/ECS/CCS etc.) issues and coworking with concerning team.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for management teams (internal to HSBMA and external to SK On/Hyundai Headquarters).
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for other teams (Logistics, Production, Quality, Technology, etc.)
• Organize, understand, and compare production material / system data as required depending on needs
• Analysing and reporting ERP data to various HSBMA teams in order to draw meaningful conclusions and facilitate improvement.

MRO inventory control:

• Monitor MRO inventory levels and maintain adequate stock and prevent shortages or excess.
• Conduct regular inventory checks and assist with audits to ensure accuracy.
• Update and maintain inventory records and systems.
• Collaborate with local teams on specific inventory needs
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details, delivery schedules, and resolve any issues.
• Assist in processing purchase request and track their status to ensure timely delivery.
• Help track MRO procurement expenses and assist in monitoring overall spending.
• Report on inventory usage and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide feedback on inventory management and procurement processes to identify areas for enhancement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required: Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology OR Finance, or Accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in battery cell manufacturing, process engineering, or similar role within a manufacturing environment preferred. Within the battery industry is a plus.
• Basic IT related problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in process optimization and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent problem- solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a tea environment.
• Effective communication skills to convey technical information and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

May occasionally left and/or move up to up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to regularly stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms to include stoop, kneel, bend or crawl.

Physical & Mental Demands

Office Environment: Must wear company-provided uniforms.

Production Site: Must wear company-provided uniform and PPE including safety shoes, helmet, safety glasses, and portable gas measuring device.

Usual office environment, production, and construction sites

Risks include noise (above 90 dB in compressor room), high temperatures (104–122°F in various rooms), and potential exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., heating medium oil, NMP, water treatment chemicals)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .