Launch-Ready Battery Manufacturing Project Engineer

K&K Technical; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

K&K Technical is seeking a Project Engineer to support the launch of next-generation battery manufacturing operations in Liberty, NC. The role involves coordinating complex schedules, tracking KPIs, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure milestones are met.

You will work with engineering, construction, purchasing, facilities, and production to deliver critical project milestones, with travel up to 10% and occasional extended hours as schedules require.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of equivalent project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years managing manufacturing or industrial projects.
• Experience managing capital projects valued at $500,000 or greater.
• Strong experience creating and managing project schedules, KPIs, milestone tracking, executive-level reports.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities supporting new model and battery manufacturing launches.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules and milestone tracking.
• Define, monitor, and report project KPIs to leadership.
• Lead cross-functional project meetings and drive issue resolution.
• Support construction activities by coordinating installation milestones and building readiness.
• Coordinate pre-production trial activities including parts ordering, schedules, and KPI management.
• Work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Construction, Facilities, Manufacturing, and Production teams.
• Identify project risks and develop countermeasures to maintain launch timing.
• Support budget tracking, asset management, shutdown planning, and additional special projects.
• Create standardized reporting processes and documentation for future projects.
• Present project updates and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

KPIs

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

K&K Technical is seeking a Project Engineer to support the launch of next-generation battery manufacturing operations in Liberty, NC. The role involves coordinating complex schedules, tracking KPIs, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure milestones are met.

You will work with engineering, construction, purchasing, facilities, and production to deliver critical project milestones, with travel up to 10% and occasional extended hours as schedules require.