Lead Project Engineer, Battery Manufacturing Launch

K; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota's Generation Battery Manufacturing Team is seeking a Project Engineer to support the launch of next-generation battery manufacturing operations in Liberty, NC. The role involves coordinating complex, cross-functional efforts across engineering, construction, purchasing and facilities to meet critical milestones.

The ideal candidate will manage schedules, KPIs, budgets, and risk, while engaging senior leadership with clear, executive-level updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of 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.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and evening meetings as project schedules require.

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

Schedule management

Budget tracking

KPIs

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years project management experience

Job description

Toyota's Generation Battery Manufacturing Team is seeking a Project Engineer to support the launch of next-generation battery manufacturing operations in Liberty, NC. The role involves coordinating complex, cross-functional efforts across engineering, construction, purchasing and facilities to meet critical milestones.

The ideal candidate will manage schedules, KPIs, budgets, and risk, while engaging senior leadership with clear, executive-level updates.