Production Engineer-Formation

About the role

This is an onsite position located in the Formation Department at Ultium Cells, LLC, a joint venture Lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. The position is part of a technical team responsible for engineering work, including continuous improvement, investigating and troubleshooting equipment/manufacturing/facility problems, analyzing production results, and implementing and improving manufacturing methods and processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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
• Evaluate and update the production schedule, overseeing quality control and ensuring products are produced on time
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline required
• 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

Skills

• 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

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