Battery Production engineer

What you’ll be doing Leading the procurement, validation, installation, pre-productions trials and launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment.Creating and maintaining detailed schedules and budgetary control for assigned areaCreating battery manufacturing process plans and machine specifications incorporating knowledge of Our Client Production System, Our Client and industry standards, and continuous improvement.Applying basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and civil design and applicable standards to create engineering criteria and design feedback pertaining to appropriate sizing, routing, materials selection, component selection, installation, and other design choices relating to such systems. Creating explanatory documents and drawings for clear understanding of job scope, execution plan, progress, top issues, and options analysis by all stakeholders including machine vendors, general contractors, service providers, owner groups, and all levels of management.Collaborating across functional, company, and international boundaries to drive progress and achieve project goals.Planning and monitoring installation of battery manufacturing equipment, identifying field issues, and working closely with construction coordinators to countermeasure.Contributing to the “zero incidents is possible” safety culture by exemplifying safe work behaviors, complying with Our Client construction safety requirements, and correcting unsafe conditions without fail.Demonstrating quality-first leadership through planning and coordination of pre-production trials at machine vendors and at the installation site.Directly supporting the success and development of fellow team members through direct mentorship and authorship of technical standards, shikumis and work instructions.Participating in a mentor program to grow as an engineer and learn from others.Requirements: What you bringBachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field with 5+ years of equivalent work experience in an engineering roleExperience with production preparation of Battery manufacturing equipment, including procurement, validation, installation, pre-production trials and launch -3 years Required, 5 years PreferredExperience creating process plans and machine specifications using lean manufacturing principlesExperience leading capital projects, including creating and maintaining detailed schedules, budgetary control, and KPI-based progress reporting -3 years Required, 5 years PreferredExperience with AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo or similar, including the ability to read and interpret and modify 2D and 3D technical drawingsProficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate or above)Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint (intermediate or above)Ability to business travel, both domestic and international 25%, up to 50% during peak timesAbility to work weekends and shutdowns such as July and DecemberAdded bonus if you haveAdvanced Engineering degree, higher than Bachelor’sOur Client Production Engineering experience, NAMC and/or TMNAExperience directing structured trials of manufacturing equipment to assess and achieve compliance with design, performance, and product quality criteriaExperience with battery manufacturing, such as electrochemistry, slot die coating, roll-to-roll processing, laser cutting equipment, vision inspection systemsExperience with industrial controls and/or industrial networks, PLC logic programming, Mitsubishi and/or Omron PLCs, MES systems, including experience investigating and troubleshooting issuesTBP completion through PanelJapanese language ability