Project Engineer

Job Description

Summary

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We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support new model launches at a battery manufacturing facility in Liberty, North Carolina. The role involves project planning, KPI tracking, milestone management, construction coordination, and pre-production trial support. The ideal candidate will have strong project management, analytical, and communication skills, with experience managing cross-functional projects in a manufacturing environment.

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Location : Liberty, NC 27298

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Work Arrangement : On-site

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Duration : 12 months

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Hours : 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Travel : Up to 10%

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Responsibilities

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• Coordinate new model launch activities across engineering, construction, purchasing, facilities, and other cross-functional teams.
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• Define, track, and report project KPIs and milestones using the Battery Master Operation Plan (OP).
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• Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and ensure milestone achievement.
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• Lead project and trial Obeyas to facilitate communication, issue resolution, and project execution.
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• Support construction activities, building preparation, installation schedules, and facility readiness.
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• Coordinate pre-production trials, including parts ordering, scheduling, and KPI management.
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• Identify project risks, implement corrective actions, and develop solutions to prevent recurring issues.
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• Prepare standardized reports and present data-driven updates to senior leadership.
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• Support budget tracking, asset management, shutdown activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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• Collaborate with domestic and international teams and support travel, evening meetings, weekends, and shutdown periods as required.
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or at least five years of equivalent project-related experience.
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• Minimum five years of experience in project management or project engineering.
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• Experience managing capital projects exceeding $500,000.
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• Strong experience in KPI reporting, milestone tracking, and detailed project scheduling.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
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• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally and work flexible hours as required.
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• Ability to comply with manufacturing shop-floor safety and PPE requirements.
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Preferred Qualifications :

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• Experience in battery or automotive manufacturing.
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• Supplier management experience.
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• Knowledge of Three Pillar management, gated management, or BRAD milestones.
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• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies and manufacturing product development processes.
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