Production Engineer

Ultium Cells LLC • Warren, OH

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant is a new construction that has the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. This $2.3 billion investment is among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells produces battery cells for General Motors’ North American electric vehicle applications. Ultium Cells’ partners include LG Energy Solution, Ltd.; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells, and General Motors; a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This is an onsite position located in the Electrode Department. 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. The role also involves interaction with internal and external customers and external vendors to solve urgent and complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or related), or similar.
• 0 to 3+ years of experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing in a highly automated and/or automotive engineering environment.
• Must be able to speak and read English.
• 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 in manufacturing lithium-ion batteries is preferred.
• 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

• Train and develop Operators for success in the team’s goals and for future opportunities.
• Create a positive and highly effective working environment based on mutual respect and a shared goal of being the number one supplier to our customers.
• Evaluate and update the production schedule.
• Oversee quality control and ensure products are produced on time, and projects completed within the deadline.
• 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.
• Machine cleaning.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals.
• Paid time off to refresh and recharge.
• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Generous paid holidays.
• Tuition Assistance for continuing education.
• Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles.
• Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees