Facilities Project Engineer
Full Time
Warren, OH
Ultium Cells Overview:
Ultium Cells is a joint venture Lithium-Ion Automotive Battery Cell Manufacturing plant between LG Chem and General Motors. This new construction high-technology plant will have the latest Battery Cell manufacturing technology. The investment in this new business venture represents a commitment of more than $2.3 Billion. It will be among the largest Battery Cell Manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce Battery Cells for General Motors North American electric vehicle applications.
The Ultium Cell partners include LG Chem; the world's largest manufacturer of Automotive Battery Cells in the world and General Motors a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.
Purpose of the Role:
The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating project elements including engineering design, quality planning, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and final buy-off phases as well as ensuring the project remains within budget in order to meet the requirements of the customer's needs. Work on many phases or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects of moderate complexity, with results impacting on project completion. Work under general supervision, reviewed at project milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management.
The facilities engineering group will be required to support the Project Engineer ensuring their areas deliverables are met.
Key Responsibilities:
General and Task Management
Coordinate all project elements including engineering design, quality planning, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and final buy-off phases
Manage the project within budget
Plan project requirements and resources, including the sourcing of sub- contract elements, etc.
React promptly and effectively to changing client and product needs
Anticipate any potential project risks, identifying and establishing corrective actions
Produce deliverables on-time to customer requirements, clarifying these requirements where necessary
Define the customer specification into either a departmental action or sub- contractor order
Accurately record cost for any changes in specifications
Effectively analyze customer and internal changes, including feasibility study
Produce clear, focused and understandable explanations for change requests
Track project scope changes and participate in meetings when required
Participate in Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEAs), Quality history reviews, robustness studies, etc.
Participate in safety MOC meetings to introduce new projects ideas for approval
Track tasks against the project timing plan
Assist with design verification and G-Comply sign off process
Apply specific technical skills as required to support other colleagues
Be willing and available to travel to other Ultium sites and suppliers as needed to support projects and lessons learned
Contribute to continuous improvement activities
Quality control of work by appropriate reviews as needed
Write reports and present progress at project meetings to management and production planning
Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices/ future trends
Plan projects or subtasks so they may be tracked and presented
Manage the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Attend various meetings of multi-functional groups to support the business needs
Undertake continuous training and development
Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
Independently determine approach and assigned tasks
Support safety PSM program for covered processes as needed
People Management
Lead and/or support technicians and trainee engineers
Train people within own work group
Relationship Management
Work and communicate with other internal departments, contractors, and suppliers
Be an effective team member, working with supervisor and colleagues to ensure smooth workflow with maximum output
Self-Management
Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies
Assertive, Optimistic, resilient and welcomes change
Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together
Proactively contributes to the team
Is self-aware
Self-confident and determination
Shows moral courage, openness and honesty
Skills and Attributes
- Responsible for project planning involving multiple people
Able to read and understand mechanical and electrical engineering drawings
Ability to understand and translate product drawings into process information
Ability to track budget spend, including sub-contract hours
Ability to make and manage good relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong administrator
Analytical skills and good judgement
Initiative and results/target focused
Quality conscious
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Ability to promote and drive continuous improvement
Qualifications and Experience Levels:
Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred
Good understanding of engineering principles
Mechanical, electrical, electronic or software background
Proven Project Engineering/Project Management experience
Advanced Microsoft user to include Project and Excel software
Experience in creating project plans in Microsoft Project
Experience in Bill of Material (BOM) structures
Understanding of legislation and standards
An understanding of Lean Manufacturing
Understanding of design and production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap and re-work
Understand Lean principles
Exercises latitude and technical judgement in deciding work methods
Good understanding of customer expectations and deliverables with an awareness of the impact of failure/cost of poor quality
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the company.
Total Rewards Information:
We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits.
100% Employer paid medical, dental and vision
Generous Holidays Scheduled
Tuition Assistance for continuing education
Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone
Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.
Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.
Employee may be exposed to or working with hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste. Upon hire, employee will receive initial Environmental training over RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and emergency escalation. Annual refresher training will be completed every year after to fulfill the requirements of 40 CFR. Other training to be provided as required.
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