Production Engineer

Ultium Cells LLC • Warren, OH

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Engineer will work onsite in the Electrode Department as part of a technical team in a highly automated battery-cell manufacturing environment. The role involves continuous improvement; investigating and troubleshooting equipment, manufacturing, and facility problems; analyzing production results; improving manufacturing methods and processes; and supporting high yield and productivity. The engineer will interact with internal and external customers and vendors to solve urgent, complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives.

The Production Engineer helps achieve production and quality goals through teamwork and clear communication, trains and develops operators, and fosters a positive, respectful, effective work environment. The role includes evaluating and updating production schedules, overseeing quality control, and ensuring products and projects are completed on time. The position uses safety and environmental performance, people, quality, responsiveness, and cost considerations to guide its work. Employees may be exposed to hazardous materials or hazardous waste and receive required environmental training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related) or similar.
• 1–3+ 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 verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Critical-thinking ability and an analytical mindset.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office.
• Able to work flexible hours to support the 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.
• Knowledge of time studies, line balancing, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and bottleneck analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs.
• Monitor and ensure timely distribution of safety alerts and incident reports.
• Develop plans to optimize 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 by implementing and overseeing quality control programs.
• Monitor requirements and results for monthly Quality review meetings.
• Identify controllable failures and eliminate them with permanent corrective actions.
• Develop plans to attain monthly and annual yield 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 and understand the financial impact of production results.
• Clean machines.
• Train and develop operators to help them achieve team goals and prepare for future opportunities.
• Evaluate and update production schedules, oversee quality control, and ensure products are produced on time and projects are completed within deadlines.
• Investigate and troubleshoot equipment, manufacturing, and facility problems; analyze production results; and improve manufacturing methods and processes.
• Interact with internal and external customers and external vendors to solve urgent and complex problems.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Generous paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance for continuing education.
• Vehicle discount program on General Motors-branded vehicles.
• Communication stipend for personal cell phone.
• Market-competitive base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on achievement of Company goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level