Process Engineer

Employment type:
Contract

Domain:
Automotive/Aerospace/Manufacturing

Shift Timing:
Monday – Friday, Standard Shift

Pay rate: $60- $68/hr. on W2

Final date to receive applications:
Last date for receipt of applications July 31

Note:

• Travel Requirement:
  Up to 25% within the United States (limited international travel possible, including Japan and Canada)
• Overtime Expectation:
  Approximately 25%

• We are seeking a highly motivated Contract Engineer to support the implementation of EV battery manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on production preparation, equipment installation, commissioning, and new production line launches at a large-scale battery manufacturing facility.

• Prepare and deliver daily written and verbal project status reports up to senior leadership.
• Develop process plans for battery production lines with support from engineering management.
• Collaborate with engineers, construction teams, technicians, vendors, and contractors to achieve project milestones.
• Support equipment procurement, installation planning, commissioning, pre-production trials, and production launch activities.
• Work within clean room environments while following advanced cleanliness protocols.
• Lead and support equipment acceptance trials at supplier facilities and after installation to ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are achieved.
• Identify punch list items, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Summarize KPIs, support mass-production handover, and resolve production issues.
• Coordinate with domestic and international cross-functional teams to manage project schedules and open issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Track and maintain project budgets.
• Complete required internal and external technical training.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing production preparation and execution of capital projects from planning through mass production.
• Experience creating and maintaining detailed schedules for manufacturing equipment installation projects.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings, including facility layouts and process equipment drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or other 2D/3D drafting software.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and scheduled plant shutdown periods based on project requirements.

• MES experience.
• Experience with Kepware or similar SCADA data systems.
• PLC programming experience, including the ability to read, interpret, and modify PLC logic.

• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

• AI Usage Policy:
  Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience