Production Engineer

Ultium Cells LLC; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, &

Tuition Assistance

Vehicle Discount Program

Communication Stipend

Job summary

Ultium Cells LLC is seeking a Production Engineer for an on-site, highly automated battery production facility in Warren, OH. The role focuses on continuous improvement, troubleshooting, and optimizing manufacturing processes to maximize yield and productivity.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 0–3 years of experience in automated manufacturing environments; on-call support may be required. Competitive total rewards and strong safety culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or related), or similar required
• 0-3 years of experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing in a highly automated and/or automotive engineering environment, preferred (Experience in manufacturing lithium-ion batteries is preferred.)
• Experience with or knowledge of large production lines, PFMEAs, and process controls helpful but not required
• Knowledge of Time Studies, Line Balancing, Lean Manufacturing, Six sigma, Bottleneck Analysis helpful
• Critical thinking and an analytical mindset
• Able to work flexible hours occasionally to support entire production team
• Demonstrated teamwork and effectiveness in accomplishing goal

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs
• Monitor and ensure timely distribution of safety alerts and incident reports
• Develop plans to optimize the production conditions and utility rates
• Reduce waste through continuous improvement activities
• Provide timely feedback on performance
• Maintain an environment that encourages initiative, creative thinking, and self-motivation
• Monitor product standards through implementation and overseeing quality control programs
• Monitor the requirements and results for the monthly Quality review meetings
• Identify all controllable failures and eliminate with permanent corrective actions
• Develop plans to attain monthly and annual yield goals and productivity goals
• Coordinate with maintenance and facility teams to reduce downtime
• Analyze and reduce costs while maximizing production processes
• Approve expenditures for supplies, materials and vendor services
• Work with the accounting team to create a budget and spending plan to further understand the financial impact of production results
• Additional duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or related), or similar

Tools

PFMEA

Process Controls

Time Studies

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

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Production Engineer

OH LAM STAC 2 Part ENG Permanent Warren, OH, US

Production Engineer Full Time

Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant is a new construction that will have the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. This $2.3 billion investment will be among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors’ North American electric vehicle applications.

Ultium Cells’ partners include LG Energy Solution, Ltd.; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells, and General Motors; a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

Job Description:

On-Site Position

This position will be responsible for projects that includes continuous improvement, investigating and troubleshooting equipment/manufacturing/facility problems, analyzing production results, implementing and improving manufacturing methods and processes, and ensuring high yield and productivity in a highly automated manufacturing environment. Job functions will also include interaction with internal and external customers and external vendors to solve urgent and complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives to provide support of all in-plant production as required. Position requires some on-call support.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs
• Monitor and ensure timely distribution of safety alerts and incident reports
• Develop plans to optimize the production conditions and utility rates
• Reduce waste through continuous improvement activities
• Provide timely feedback on performance
• Maintain an environment that encourages initiative, creative thinking, and self-motivation
• Monitor product standards through implementation and overseeing quality control programs
• Monitor the requirements and results for the monthly Quality review meetings
• Identify all controllable failures and eliminate with permanent corrective actions
• Develop plans to attain monthly and annual yield goals and productivity goals
• Coordinate with maintenance and facility teams to reduce downtime
• Analyze and reduce costs while maximizing production processes
• Approve expenditures for supplies, materials and vendor services
• Work with the accounting team to create a budget and spending plan to further understand the financial impact of production results
• Additional duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or related), or similar required
• 0-3 years of experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing in a highly automated and/or automotive engineering environment, preferred (Experience in manufacturing lithium-ion batteries is preferred.)
• Experience with or knowledge of large production lines, PFMEAs, and process controls helpful but not required
• Knowledge of Time Studies, Line Balancing, Lean Manufacturing, Six sigma, Bottleneck Analysis helpful
• Critical thinking and an analytical mindset
• Able to work flexible hours occasionally to support entire production team
• Demonstrated teamwork and effectiveness in accomplishing goal

Total Rewards Information:

We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:

• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Tuition Assistance for continuing education
• Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
• Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone

Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer :

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

Employee may be exposed to or working with hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste. Upon hire, employee will receive initial Environmental training over RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and emergency escalation. Annual refresher training will be completed every year after to fulfill the requirements of 40 CFR. Other training to be provided as required.