Production Engineer II

Ultium Cells LLC•Spring Hill, TN

About The Position

This position will be part of a technical team responsible for engineering work that includes continuous improvement, investigating and troubleshooting equipment/manufacturing/facility problems, analyzing production results, implementing and improving manufacturing methods and processes, and ensuring high yield and productivity in a highly automated manufacturing environment. His/her functions will also include interaction with internal and external customers and external vendors to solve urgent and complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives to provide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or related), or similar
3 to 5 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.)
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs
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
Monitor the requirements and results for the monthly Quality review meetings
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 to further understand the financial impact of production results
Additional duties as assigned