Battery manufacturing 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 area
• Creating battery manufacturing process plans and machine specifications incorporating knowledge of Production System, ndustry 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 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

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field with 5+ years of equivalent work experience in an engineering role
• Experience with production preparation of Battery manufacturing equipment, including procurement, validation, installation, pre-production trials and launch -3 years Required, 5 years Preferred
• Experience creating process plans and machine specifications using lean manufacturing principles
• Experience leading capital projects, including creating and maintaining detailed schedules, budgetary control, and KPI-based progress reporting -3 years Required, 5 years Preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo or similar, including the ability to read and interpret and modify 2D and 3D technical drawings
• Proficiency 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 times
• Ability to work weekends and shutdowns such as July and December

Added bonus if you have

• Advanced Engineering degree, higher than Bachelor’s
• Production Engineering experience
• Experience directing structured trials of manufacturing equipment to assess and achieve compliance with design, performance, and product quality criteria
• Experience with battery manufacturing, such as electrochemistry, slot die coating, roll-to-roll processing, laser cutting equipment, vision inspection systems
• Experience with industrial controls and/or industrial networks, PLC logic programming, Mitsubishi and/or Omron PLCs, MES systems, including experience investigating and troubleshooting issues
• TBP completion through Panel
• Japanese language ability

About Kyyba

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Disclaimer

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans /Veteran Spouses/ Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”

Rewards

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401k
• Term life
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Optional Pre-paid legal plan
• Optional Identity theft plan
• Optional Medical and dependent FSA
• Work-visa sponsorship
• Opportunity for advancement
• Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

SELECT AWARDS

• An INC 5000 company for 10 years
• Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots
• Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
• TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
• Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
• Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
• 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan