Industrial Engineer

Ultium Cells Overview:

Ultium Cells, LLC. is a joint venture Lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd., and General Motors. This high-technology plant will have the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. 

Ultium Cells’ partners include LG Energy Solution, Ltd.; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells, and General Motors; a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

Job Description Summary:

The Industrial Engineer applies core industrial engineering principles to optimize manufacturing performance through accurate work measurement, line balance, throughput analysis, and material flow design. This role leverages digital tools and manufacturing systems to analyze data, improve productivity, enhance ergonomics and safety, and support operational decision making. The Industrial Engineer leads and supports cross functional initiatives, coaches teams on standardized IE methods, and owns improvement projects from concept through sustained implementation—clearly connecting technical work to measurable business results and communicating effectively with plant leadership.

Industrial engineering fundamentals

• Work measurement & time studies (stopwatch, validation, standard work)
• Manpower/labor utilization model creation and ownership
• Line balancing, throughput improvement, and constraints/OEE analysis (APS, TIP/OEE, bottleneck analysis)
• Layout and material flow design (workstation design, conveyor/route planning, material delivery systems)
• Ergonomics and safety analysis (high-risk TIS, ergonomic assessments, lift assists, FSOT/observation procedures)

Technical / digital tools

• CAD tools: AutoCAD / FactoryCAD or similar for layouts and process design
• Data & BI tools: Advanced Excel, plus Power BI / Tableau for productivity and KPI tracking
• Manufacturing systems: plant MES and IE systems (e.g., GMOS, GMTKS, Global Workbook, APS/scrolling, DLA, SAP or equivalent)

Leadership, influence, and coaching

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams (operations, maintenance, quality, ME, HR)
• Experience coaching salary and hourly employees on IE methods and standardized work
• Ability to influence without authority—getting changes adopted on the floor and sustained

Project & change management

• Track record of owning projects end-to-end: charter, cost/benefit, timeline, execution, verification
• Experience with launches or major changes (new lines, model changes, large productivity or ergonomic projects)
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving / CI (8D, A3, DMAIC, or similar)

Communication & business acumen

• Can connect IE work to business results (labor, overtime, productivity, scrap, ergonomic risk, safety)
• Strong written and visual communication (clear decks, one-pagers, and board reviews)
• Comfortable presenting to plant leadership and defending analysis/assumptions

Additional Job Description:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or similar 
• 3 years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-cultural, team environment

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or similar field
• Ergonomic Experience
• Experience with Productivity, Standardized Work, and Time Studies

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 Holiday Schedule
• 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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