Project Engineer

K and K Technical Group, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant technical field
  • 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Project management for capital equipment projects exceeding $0.5M
  • Proficient in creating and maintaining detailed project schedules
  • Ability to interpret 2D drawings and facility layouts
  • Experience with PLC programming and industrial machine networks
  • Familiarity with SQL, Oracle, database management, and manufacturing tools.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in project reporting and provide updates to Senior Management
  • Develop process plans for battery production lines
  • Collaborate with Engineers and contractors to meet project goals
  • Support procurement and installation of manufacturing equipment
  • Verify safety and quality targets during equipment startup
  • Implement and configure manufacturing network systems
  • Track KPIs and assist in mass production handover.

Benefits

  • Up to 10% domestic and occasional international travel
  • Opportunity for overtime up to 20% based on project needs
  • Support for weekend, holiday, and shutdown schedules during peak times
Full Job Description
Battery Manufacturing Project Engineer - Controls & Network Systems



Travel & Schedule
  • Travel: Up to 10% domestic and occasional international travel
  • Overtime: Up to 20% based on project schedules and launch activity
  • Weekend, holiday, and shutdown support may be required during peak project phases

What You'll Be Doing
  • Participate in daily written and verbal project reporting up to Senior Manager level
  • Develop process plans for battery production lines with direct management support
  • Work in a collaborative environment alongside Engineers, Construction Management, Vendors, Technicians, and General Contractors to achieve project milestones
  • Support equipment procurement, installation planning, commissioning, pre-production trials, and launch of battery production lines
  • Participate in advanced cleanliness and clean room manufacturing protocols
  • Lead and/or support equipment trials both at vendor facilities and onsite after installation
  • Verify safety, quality, productivity, and operational targets during equipment startup activities
  • Support implementation of manufacturing network systems including:
    • Andon systems
    • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
    • Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) connectivity
  • Support network system specifications utilizing:
    • OPC-UA
    • CC-Link
    • SQL
    • SCADA systems
  • Configure manufacturing equipment PLCs (primarily Mitsubishi) for network connectivity using:
    • SLMP
    • Ethernet TCP/IP
    • Ethernet/IP protocols
  • Support root cause analysis, punch list management, and countermeasure implementation
  • Track KPIs, support production issue resolution, and assist with mass production handover
  • Collaborate with domestic and international cross-functional teams on schedules, milestones, and open items
  • Create and maintain detailed project schedules and budgets
  • Complete internal and external technical training as required

Qualifications | What You Bring

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience supporting capital equipment projects from planning through mass production startup
  • Project management experience involving capital investments greater than $0.5M
  • Experience creating and maintaining detailed installation and project schedules
  • Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings including facility and process equipment layouts
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with AutoCAD or other 2D/3D drafting software
  • PLC experience with ability to read, interpret, and modify logic
  • SQL, Oracle, or other database experience
  • Experience supporting industrial machine networks and Cisco network infrastructure
  • Experience using Ignition for Andon visualization or related manufacturing tools
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%
  • Flexibility to support weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods based on project schedules

Preferred Qualifications
  • Mitsubishi PLC programming experience
  • SCADA systems experience
  • MES systems experience
  • Experience with Kepware or similar SCADA data platforms
  • Automotive or battery manufacturing experience preferred

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