Series Planner Expert

PowerCo; New Mexico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerCo is seeking a qualified engineer to lead the production equipment lifecycle, from concept through handover, aligning with demands, specs and timelines.

You will analyze existing processes, drive improvements for efficiency, safety and ergonomics, and coordinate with cross-functional teams across Production, Quality, Logistics, R&D and more. Domestic and international travel required for program milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent with relevant battery industry experience.
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned process of production, overseeing the planning of production equipment from concept to handover, ensuring demands, technical specification and timelines.
• Analyze and evaluate existing equipment and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement to enhance efficiency, reliability, safety and ergonomics, conducting feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for new equipment and technologies
• Ensure adaptation of local regulations of the machinery in the assigned process
• Track and report daily technical issues, including FAT, SAT, and ramp-up phases, prepare and conduct the handover of the equipment to internal customers under consideration of CMK, CPK and Performance Check
• Implement modifications and upgrades resulting from product or process changes to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety (Change management)
• Serve as the interface between cross functional teams, including Production, Process Planners, Quality, Logistic, Procurement, R&D, HSE, PMO and entire Operations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date the documentation of the machinery related (such as work instruction, SOPs) and prepare regular reports on equipment performance, project status and key metrics
• Create and improve the process standards, prepare and support internal and external audits
• Support and monitor the status of control plans and P-FMEAs, ensuring all documentation is current and up-to-date
• Assist in the DOE for process parameter adjustments and equipment improvements
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations, including teardown analysis, in collaboration with the relevant department

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Who We Are

You’ll be joining a diverse and ambitious team, spread across Germany, Canada, and Spain, all working together to shape the future of sustainable energy. At PowerCo we celebrate collaboration, progress and that spark that turns bold ideas into real impact. From our new gigafactory in Sagunto (Valencia), we’re driving a project that’s transforming both the region and the future of clean mobility in Europe — and you can be part of it.

Your Role And Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned process of production, overseeing the planning of production equipment from concept to handover, ensuring demands, technical specification and timelines, tracking progress against milestones.
• Analyze and evaluate existing equipment and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for improvement to enhance efficiency, reliability, safety and ergonomics, conducting feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for new equipment and technologies
• Ensure adaptation of local regulations of the machinery in the assigned process
• Track and report daily technical issues, including FAT, SAT, and ramp-up phases, prepare and conduct the handover of the equipment to internal customers under consideration of CMK, CPK and Performance Check
• Implement modifications and upgrades resulting from product or process changes to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety (Change management)
• Serve as the interface between cross functional teams, including Production, Process Planners, Quality, Logistic, Procurement, R&D, HSE, PMO and entire Operations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date the documentation of the machinery related (such as work instruction, SOPs) and prepare regular reports on equipment performance, project status and key metrics
• Create and improve the process standards, prepare and support internal and external audits
• Support and monitor the status of control plans and P-FMEAs, ensuring all documentation is current and up-to-date
• Assist in the DOE for process parameter adjustments and equipment improvements
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations, including teardown analysis, in collaboration with the relevant department

What You Bring To The Team

• Bachelor´s degree in Engineering or equally valid to possess relevant professional experience in the battery industry.
• More than 3 years experience in battery sector.
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Demonstrates adaptability to shifting priorities and demands.

What To Look Forward To

• PowerCo Battery Spain S.A.U. provides an unique opportunity to be part of a growing company with a strong sustainable and innovative conscience. With a flexible, friendly and ambitious work environment. In addition, it will allow you to advance your career alongside a group of diverse and talented colleagues.
• Permanent contract and competitive remuneration packet.
• Flat hierarchies.
• Shift work