Battery Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Battery Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, a leading company in the Automotive Industry, is looking for a talented Battery Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing team in Liberty, NC!

About Kyyba:

· Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

· At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Position Summary

What You''ll Do

·  Lead the procurement, installation, validation, testing, and launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment.

·  Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and progress tracking.

·  Create manufacturing process plans and machine specifications using lean manufacturing principles.

·  Review equipment and facility designs to ensure proper sizing, installation, and performance.

·  Coordinate with equipment suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.

·  Support equipment installation, troubleshoot field issues, and drive timely resolution.

·  Plan and execute equipment trials to ensure production readiness and quality targets are met.

·  Promote a strong safety culture by following construction and manufacturing safety standards.

·  Mentor team members and contribute to engineering standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications

·  Bachelor''s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

·  5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial projects.

·  3+ years of experience with battery, electronics, or chemical manufacturing equipment, including installation, validation, and production launch.

·  Experience creating manufacturing process plans and machine specifications.

·  Experience leading capital equipment projects, including schedules, budgets, and KPI tracking.

·  Ability to read and modify 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo, or similar CAD software.

·  Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

·  Willingness to travel up to 25% (domestic and international).

·  Availability to support weekend work and planned plant shutdowns.

Preferred Qualifications

·  Advanced engineering degree.

·  Experience with battery manufacturing processes such as electrode coating, roll-to-roll processing, laser cutting, or vision inspection systems.

·  Experience with industrial controls, PLC programming (Mitsubishi or Omron), industrial networks, or MES systems.

·  Experience leading equipment validation and production trials.

Disclaimer:

· Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

· Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”

· It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at

Rewards:

· Medical, dental, vision

· 401k

· Term life

· Voluntary life and disability insurance

· Optional Pre-paid legal plan

· Optional Identity theft plan

· Optional Medical and dependent FSA

· Work-visa sponsorship

· Opportunity for advancement

· Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

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· An INC 5000 company for 10 years

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· Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships

· Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest

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