Project Engineering/Manufacturing

Battery Manufacturing Project Engineer – Capital Projects & Production Launch
Location: Onsite Manufacturing Environment Travel: Up to 10% Domestic & International Schedule: Full-Time | Weekend & Shutdown Support as Needed
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated Battery Manufacturing Project Engineer to support capital equipment installation, commissioning, and production launch activities within an advanced manufacturing environment.
This role will support battery production line readiness from procurement through startup, working closely with engineering, construction management, technicians, vendors, and contractors to ensure successful project execution.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and has experience supporting equipment installation, production preparation, project scheduling, and manufacturing launch activities.
Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering teams, construction management, vendors, contractors, and technicians to achieve project milestones
Support equipment procurement, installation planning, commissioning, and launch of battery production lines
Participate in clean room manufacturing protocols and advanced cleanliness standards
Support production trials to confirm equipment safety, quality, uptime, and operational efficiency
Identify punch list items, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Support KPI tracking, mass-production handover, and production issue resolution
Coordinate with domestic and international cross-functional teams on project schedules and milestones
Create and maintain detailed project schedules for assigned manufacturing areas
Track and maintain project budgets for assigned capital investments
Complete internal and external technical training as required
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
Experience supporting capital project execution within manufacturing environments
Experience managing projects involving capital investments greater than $500K
Strong project scheduling experience related to equipment installation and manufacturing milestones
Ability to read and interpret 2D facility and process equipment drawings
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with AutoCAD or other 2D/3D drafting software
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and planned shutdown periods as project schedules require
Preferred Qualifications

Battery manufacturing or automotive manufacturing experience
Equipment installation, startup, or commissioning experience
Understanding of production launch activities and manufacturing readiness
Strong cross-functional communication and project coordination skills
Experience working in clean room or controlled manufacturing environments
Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs and production performance tracking
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented engineer with strong project coordination skills who enjoys supporting equipment installation, manufacturing readiness, and production startup in a collaborative environment.
Why This Opportunity

Support advanced battery manufacturing and production technologies
Work on large-scale manufacturing capital projects
Collaborate with domestic and international engineering teams
Gain exposure to equipment commissioning and production launch activities
Contribute to next-generation manufacturing programs