Project Engineer

Summary

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.

Job Role: Project Engineer

Location

Liberty, NC 27298

Work Arrangement

On-site

Duration

12 months

Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Travel

Up to 10%

Domain: Automotive

Pay Rate:$30/hr - $50/hr

Application Deadline:30th October

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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