Production Engineer

Ultium Cells LLC; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage (empr

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

GM vehicle discount

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Ultium Cells LLC in Warren, OH seeks a Production Engineer for Cell Assembly on the night shift. After a 6-month day-shift training, you will work 11 PM–8 AM, five days a week, onsite in the Cell Assembly Department.

You will lead continuous improvement, troubleshoot equipment, and collaborate with internal/external teams to drive yield and productivity. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 0–3+ years in manufacturing or CI, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Engineering or related field.
• 0 to 3+ years of experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing in a highly automated environment.
• Experience with English reading and speaking required.
• Knowledge of PFMEAs, process controls, and line balancing is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production and quality goals are achieved through teamwork and clear communication.
• Train and develop Operators for success in team goals and future opportunities.
• Evaluate and update the production schedule and oversee quality control.
• Identify controllable failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Coordinate with maintenance and facility teams to reduce downtime.
• Analyze costs and optimize production processes to maximize yield.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing

English proficiency

Time studies

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Flex hours

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Production Engineer, Cell Assembly - Night Shift

Full Time

Warren, OH

Ultium Cells Overview

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 has the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. This $2.3 billion investment is among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells produces 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

Position will train for approximately 6 months on Day Shift and move to Night Shift with hours typically consisting of 11PM - 8AM, 5 days a week.

This is an onsite position.

This position will be located in Cell Assembly Department

This position will be part of a technical team responsible for engineering work 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. His/her 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.

Primary Responsibilities

A Production engineer ensures production and quality goals are achieved through teamwork and clear communication. Train and develop Operators for success in the team's goals and for future opportunities. Create a positive and highly effective working environment based on mutual respect and a shared goal of being the number one supplier to our customers. Evaluate and update the production schedule, overseeing quality control and ensuring products are produced on time, and projects completed within the deadline. Using Safety and Environment, People, Quality, Responsiveness, and cost to accomplish essential job duties.

• 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 performanceMaintain 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
• Machine cleaning
• Additional duties as assigned

Education

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

Skills

• 0 to 3+ years of experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing in a highly automated and/or automotive engineering environment (Experience in manufacturing lithium-ion batteries is preferred.)
• Must be able to speak and read English
• 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
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, presentation
• Critical thinking and an analytical mindset
• Strong computer skills: MS Office
• Able to work flexible hours to support entire production team
• Demonstrated teamwork and effectiveness in accomplishing goals

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
• Generous paid holidays
• 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.

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