Production Engineer - Cell Assembly

Production Engineer - Cell Assembly
Full time, permanent position.

Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States

Job Description
Onsite position located in the Cell Assembly Department. The role is part of a technical team responsible for engineering work including continuous improvement, troubleshooting equipment, analyzing production results, improving manufacturing methods and processes, and ensuring high yield and productivity in a highly automated environment. The engineer interacts with internal and external customers and vendors to solve urgent and complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives.

Primary Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs

Monitor and ensure timely distribution of safety alerts and incident reports

Develop plans to optimize production conditions and utility rates

Reduce waste through continuous improvement activities

Provide timely feedback on performance

Maintain an environment that encourages initiative, creative thinking, and self-motivation

Monitor product standards through implementation and overseeing quality control programs

Monitor the requirements and results for the monthly quality review meetings

Identify all controllable failures and eliminate them with permanent corrective actions

Develop plans to attain monthly and annual yield goals and productivity goals

Coordinate with maintenance and facility teams to reduce downtime

Analyze and reduce costs while maximizing production processes

Approve expenditures for supplies, materials and vendor services

Work with the accounting team to create a budget and spending plan to further understand the financial impact of production results

Additional duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Math, Physics, Statistics, Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or related), or similar preferred

Skills

0 to 3+ years of experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing in a highly automated and/or automotive engineering environment (experience in manufacturing lithium‑ion batteries preferred)

Must be able to speak and read English

Experience with or knowledge of large production lines, PFMEAs, and process controls helpful but not required

Knowledge of time studies, line balancing, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, bottleneck analysis helpful

Critical thinking and an analytical mindset

Able to work flexible hours to support entire production team

Demonstrated teamwork and effectiveness in accomplishing goals

Total Rewards

100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision

Tuition assistance for continuing education

Vehicle discount program on General Motors branded vehicles

Communication stipend for personal cell phone

Equal Opportunity Employer
Ultium Cells extends 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 position does not sponsor visas. Individuals requiring work‑authorization sponsorship are not eligible.

Employee may be exposed to or work with hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste. Upon hire, employee will receive initial environmental training covering RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and emergency escalation. Annual refresher training will be completed each year to fulfill the requirements of 40 CFR. Other training will be provided as required.

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