Production Engineer

Production Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Production Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on advancing battery production technology. This role involves working collaboratively with engineers, construction management, technicians, vendors, and contractors to achieve project milestones, from equipment procurement to launch.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones.
• Plan and execute equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and launch of battery production lines.
• Participate in advanced cleanliness protocols necessary for battery manufacturing.
• Support battery manufacturing trials to ensure equipment safety, quality, operation availability, and efficiency.
• Identify punchlist items, perform root cause analysis, and manage countermeasures.
• Summarize KPIs, manage mass-production handover, and support production issues.
• Engage with domestic and international teams to discuss open items and key project schedules.
• Create and maintain detailed schedules and budgets for assigned areas.
• Complete internal and external training.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical engineering
• Mechanical design
• CAD and AutoCAD proficiency
• Manufacturing process and engineering
• Project management
• CapEx management
• Equipment installation
• Process engineering
• Continuous improvement

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field or 8 years equivalent experience.
• Experience in production preparation and execution of capital projects.
• Project management experience with capital investments greater than $0.5M.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Willingness for domestic and international business travel up to 25%.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and during shutdown periods as needed.

Work Environment

This position is onsite at a new battery plant, providing a flexible work/life balance. While travel can be a factor, rotational weeks can be arranged. The role is part of long-term, open-ended contracts with opportunities for learning and career advancement. The company offers 15 PTO days and 9 paid holidays per year, with time and a half compensation for hours worked over 40. The company values stable, long-term employment and supports career development.

This is a Contract position based out of Liberty, NC.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Liberty,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 1, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $40 - $60