Senior Manufacturing IT Systems Engineer

HL-GA Battery Company LLC; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HL-GA Battery Company is seeking an IT Systems Sr. Engineer to lead the delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing IT systems in a high-volume production environment.

You will drive MES, MCS, RMS, EMS, FDC, and QMS initiatives while coordinating with global HQ to align IT strategy with plant operations. You will manage projects, define system requirements, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in IT systems within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with manufacturing systems such as MES, MCS, RMS, EMS, FDC, or QMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and implementation of manufacturing IT systems, including project planning, requirement definition, and execution.
• Define system requirements and drive alignment between plant operations and HQ development teams.
• Develop and manage IT project plans, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Support IT budget planning, vendor management, and contract administration.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for system performance, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex system issues, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Drive incident management processes, including root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.
• Ensure system changes align with business needs, operational processes, and corporate IT standards.
• Monitor and maintain system performance, ensuring adherence to SLAs.
• Identify and implement system improvements to enhance operational efficiency and production performance.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to support system integration and operational needs.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members and cross-functional partners.
• Maintain and improve system documentation, processes, and governance standards.
• Ensure compliance with company IT policies, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate regularly with HQ teams in Korea to align system strategy, resolve issues, and support implementation efforts.
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards

Skills

Bilingual English-Korean

Project management

Systems integration

Manufacturing IT

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MES

MCS

RMS

EMS

FDC

QMS

Job description

HL-GA Battery Company is seeking an IT Systems Sr. Engineer to lead the delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing IT systems in a high-volume production environment.

You will drive MES, MCS, RMS, EMS, FDC, and QMS initiatives while coordinating with global HQ to align IT strategy with plant operations. You will manage projects, define system requirements, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.