Manufacturing Engineer – Battery Production & Equipment Implementation

KYYBA Inc; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Term life

Voluntary life and disability保险

Optional Pre-paid legal plan

Optional Identity theft plan

Optional Medical and dependent FSA

Opportunity for advancement

Long-term assignment with potential to

Job summary

Kyyba is seeking a Contract Engineer for our Battery Manufacturing Engineering Department to drive production preparation and new model launches of EV battery manufacturing equipment.

You will build detailed schedules, manage budgets, and coordinate cross-functional teams across domestic and international sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 3+ years of equivalent professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in production preparation and execution of capital projects, preferably from initial strategy planning to mass production.
• Project management experience dealing with capital investments greater than $1M.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings including building facilities and process equipment drawings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily written and verbal reports up to Senior Manager level.
• Developing process plans for battery production lines within the Battery PE department with direct support from the Manager.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones.
• Equipment procurement, installation planning to execution, commissioning, pre-production trials, and launch of battery production lines.
• Lead and/or support equipment trials at vendors and on the manufacturing floor, ensuring safety, quality and productivity.

Skills

Project management

Reading 2D drawings

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing equipment installation

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Kepware

SCADA systems

Job description

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Job Description:

Battery Manufacturing Engineering Department is 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.

• Key Responsibilities: Participate in daily written and verbal reports up to Senior Manager level.
• Developing process plans for battery production lines within the Battery PE department with direct support from the Manager.
• Working in a collaborative team environment (supporting other Engineers, Construction Management Group, Technicians, Vendors, General Contractors, etc.) to achieve project milestones.
• Equipment procurement, installation planning to execution, commissioning, pre-production trials, and launch of battery production lines.
• Participate in advanced cleanliness protocols (clean room) necessary for assigned area of battery manufacturing.
• Lead and/or support equipment trials at vendors prior to shipping and on the manufacturing floor after installation ensuring all targets are met for safety, quality and productivity.
• Punchlist item identification, root cause analysis, and countermeasure management.
• KPI summarization, mass-production handover, and production issues support.
• Cross-functional team engagement (domestic and international) to discuss open items and key project schedules/milestones.
• Creating and maintaining detailed schedules for assigned areas.
• Maintain budgets for assigned areas.
• Completing internal and external training.

Requirements:

• Experience in production preparation and execution of capital projects , preferably from initial strategy planning to the start of mass production.
• Project management experience dealing with capital investments greater than ***M.
• Experience in creating and maintaining detailed schedules including milestone achievement for manufacturing equipment installation.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings including building facilities and process equipment drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D drafting software such as AutoCAD.
• Ability for business travel, both domestic and international up to 10%.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods (such as July and December shutdown) as needed, based on project condition and schedule.
• Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 3+ years of equivalent professional experience in a manufacturing environment.

Added Bonus:

• MES experience.
• Experience with Kepware software or similar SCADA Data systems.
• PLC experience including the ability to Read, interpret and modify.
• Part of the BEV function which supports Electric Vehicle (EV) battery production setup and new model launches.
• Team focus areas: electrode, module, and powertrain operations.
• Need experience with electronic assembly or Battery-related manufacturing processes.
• Experience with production equipment installation, scheduling, and technical drawings.
• Candidates must have experience working in large-scale organizations due to operational complexity.

Disclaimer:

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual

orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”

It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665

Rewards:

• 401k
• Term life
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Optional Pre-paid legal plan
• Optional Identity theft plan
• Optional Medical and dependent FSA
• Opportunity for advancement
• Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

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