Manufacturing Project Engineer

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D34 Liberty, NC, US

Salary Range: $60.00 To $65.00 Hourly

Location: Liberty, NC
1499734
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 100% Onsite
Overtime: Approximately 25%
Travel: Up to 25%, primarily domestic with limited international travel

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Project Engineer to support the installation, commissioning, and launch of advanced EV battery manufacturing equipment at a large-scale automotive manufacturing facility in Liberty, North Carolina.

This position focuses on manufacturing equipment implementation, capital project execution, production preparation, and new model launches. The ideal candidate will have hands-on machining experience, strong project management skills, and a background in complex manufacturing operations.

• Support equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and production launches.
• Develop manufacturing process plans for battery production lines, including electrode, module, and powertrain operations.
• Manage capital equipment projects, including schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, equipment suppliers, contractors, and manufacturing personnel.
• Lead equipment trials, validation activities, and production readiness assessments.
• Troubleshoot equipment installation issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
• Track project performance, monitor KPIs, and provide progress reports to engineering leadership.
• Support equipment handover, production startup, and manufacturing process improvements.
  
  Ensure compliance with manufacturing safety, quality, and cleanroom requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, project execution, or equipment installation.
• Hands-on experience with machining processes and machine operations.
• Experience with electronic assembly or battery-related manufacturing processes.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment installation, commissioning, and production preparation.
• Experience managing capital equipment projects valued at $500,000 or more.
• Strong project scheduling, budgeting, and coordination skills.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and facility drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar 2D/3D drafting software.
• Experience working in large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support overtime, weekends, holidays, and scheduled plant shutdowns as needed.

• Automotive or EV battery manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of battery electrode, module assembly, or powertrain manufacturing processes.
• Experience with laser welding and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Mitsubishi PLC programming or troubleshooting experience.
• Familiarity with Kepware or similar industrial automation software.
• Experience with equipment validation, production trials, and new model launches.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• This position is fully onsite at a large-scale automotive battery manufacturing facility in Liberty, North Carolina. The engineer will collaborate with manufacturing teams, equipment vendors, and contractors to support equipment installation, commissioning, and production launch activities.
• The role may require working in cleanroom environments, traveling to supplier facilities, and supporting occasional weekends, holidays, and scheduled plant shutdowns.