Manufacturing Engineer - EV Battery ManufacturingLocation: Liberty, NC
Company: K&K Technical Group
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | On-site
Open Positions: 2
Travel: Up to 25% Domestic and International
Position OverviewK&K Technical Group is seeking a motivated and experienced
Manufacturing Engineer to support a major automotive manufacturer's electric vehicle (EV) battery production operations in Liberty, North Carolina.
This position will focus on manufacturing equipment installation, commissioning, production preparation, and new model launches. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment, capital projects, and production line implementation in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities- Support the planning, installation, commissioning, and startup of EV battery manufacturing equipment.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, installation plans, and key milestones.
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, vendors, and production teams to ensure successful equipment implementation.
- Lead and support equipment trials, testing, and production readiness activities.
- Troubleshoot equipment installation issues and implement corrective actions.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and technical documentation.
- Monitor project budgets, timelines, and performance indicators.
- Support equipment handover to production teams and resolve startup issues.
- Participate in project meetings and provide regular progress updates to management.
- Ensure compliance with manufacturing safety, quality, and cleanroom requirements.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
- Experience with electronic assembly, battery manufacturing, or related production processes.
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment installation, commissioning, and production launches.
- Experience managing capital equipment projects and installation schedules.
- Ability to read and interpret 2D engineering drawings and equipment layouts.
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar engineering software.
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience working in large-scale manufacturing environments.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
- Ability to work occasional weekends, holidays, or plant shutdowns based on project requirements.
Preferred Qualifications- Automotive manufacturing or EV battery production experience.
- Mitsubishi PLC programming or troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with SCADA and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Familiarity with Kepware or similar industrial automation systems.
- Experience with automated assembly equipment and manufacturing process improvements.
Additional Information- This is a fully on-site position in Liberty, NC.
- Local candidates are preferred; relocation candidates will be considered.
- Candidates must be comfortable working in an active manufacturing environment.
- Occasional overtime and travel may be required.
