Process Engineer

Parts Development Powertrain Specialist (Direct Hire)

Location: Ellabell, GA (Greater Savannah Area)

Status: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Compensation: $70,000 – $90,000 per year

Relocation: Relocation Assistance Provided

TRC Talent is seeking a strategic Parts Development Powertrain Specialist for a global automotive manufacturer in Ellabell, GA. Located in Bryan County near Savannah, this facility is a premier Electric Vehicle (EV) mass-production plant. In this direct hire role, you will lead the sourcing and development of powertrain components, managing the supply base from concept to mass production to ensure world-class quality and cost-efficiency.

Step into a career that offers the perfect balance of professional innovation and an unparalleled quality of life. Located just outside of historic Savannah, Georgia, you’ll work at the forefront of automotive technology while living in one of the nation’s most celebrated regions.

• Culture & History: Immerse yourself in the "Hostess City of the South," featuring 22 historic squares, cobblestone streets, and world-renowned architecture.

• Fine Dining: Enjoy a legendary culinary scene, from sophisticated downtown fine dining to fresh-caught seafood along the coastal waterways.

• Coastal Living: Embrace the salt life. Whether it’s a beach day at Tybee Island or boating through scenic marshlands, the coast is your backyard.

As a Powertrain Specialist, you will manage the full lifecycle of part development, ensuring that our supply chain supports a flawless vehicle launch.

• Strategic Sourcing: Identify potential suppliers and manage the RFI, RFP, and RFQ process. You will lead bidder conferences and negotiate long-term agreements to maintain best-in-class pricing.

• Supplier Development: Guide suppliers through the established parts development process, ensuring all commodities meet required specifications and timing.

• Quality & Performance: Achieve target quality levels at every milestone. You will lead cost-reduction activities and develop countermeasures for any issues impacting quality or delivery.

• Launch Excellence: Drive flawless launches by collaborating with cross-functional teams and adhering to ISIR (PPAP) standards.

• Relationship Management: Hold effective meetings with partners for fast issue closure and relationship development, while continuously negotiating piece prices and tooling costs.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of related experience. Significant experience in the automotive industry (Purchasing, APQP, PPAP, or Supplier Engineering) is strongly preferred.

• Technical Expertise: Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as die casting, stamping, injection molding, and assembly. Experience with Engines and Transmissions is highly preferred.

• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in breaking down piece prices and using "should-cost" models to assess competitiveness.

• Communication: Strong command of English. Bilingual skills (English, Korean, and/or Spanish) are a preferred asset.

• Mindset: An open, multicultural approach with the willingness to adapt to a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment.

• Competitive Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 per year.

• Relocation Support: Assistance to help you transition smoothly to your new home on the Georgia coast.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Premium Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, 15 paid holidays, PTO, and a competitive 401k plan.

• Innovation: The opportunity to shape the future of transportation at a state-of-the-art EV manufacturing facility.