About the job
Want to be part of a company that is making a difference in the world and working on a more sustainable future? Be part of the next generation of mobility and join the electrification journey…
The Electric Vehicle battery market is growing. In 2021, EV battery startups raised more than $3.6B, triple the amount in 2020 and for 2027, the global EV battery market is estimated to reach $134.6 billion. Now is the time to be in this market as the demand for EVs increases, and so does government support.
Wenham Carter search firm is hiring on behalf of an exciting mobility company that is scaling their electric vehicle battery manufacturing operations in the US and are hiring for an Industrial Engineer to be a key member of the startup team who are launching the plant from the ground up.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods.
- Track labor, efficient manpower utilization and line balancing
- Conduct Job Ergonomics evaluations
- Analyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis
- Recommend most efficient distribution of manpower and review daily employee manpower, analyze plant methods and standards
- Prepare or direct the preparation of cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards
- Review proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, routing, etc.
- Analyze production and non-production operations to determine those requiring study and develop new or improved methods and standards
- Conduct time and motion/MODAPTS studies and review employee proposals and suggestions
- Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using ACAD. Lead job methodization and process allocations
- Coordinate engineering changes and planning. Conduct value stream mapping and process audits
- Develop cost saving project proposals and write projects as required
- Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes
Minimum Requirements:
- Must possess the ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through route cause analysis and drive change back to the production departments. Must have the necessary skill set to have job placement flexibility and the expectation to rotate to various positions within the plant such as Production or Quality
- Must display strong customer orientation with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System.
- Must demonstrate the ability to execute to achieve results, while organizing and managing multiple priorities
- Must have the ability to serve as a strong and confident technical mentor to the production organization (both hourly and salary)
- Must have strong written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern
- Candidate must be flexible to some travel during initial plant start-up phase
- Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Preferred Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering
- Experience: 3-5 years’ experience
- MODAPTS Certification
- GSPAS knowledge
Interested to learn more? Apply now with your resume and we will be in touch
