Industrial Engineer

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.

As an Industrial Engineer, you will work directly with production in implementing lean manufacturing systems. You will analyze throughput data to help departments improve performance and be responsible to handle standardized work for future products alongside the core team. The main purpose of the Industrial Engineer is to work to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, person-hours, machine time, energy and other resources that do not generate value.

The position will develop, recommend, and implement changes which will result in the improvement of manufacturing processes and or product quality. The ability to work in a multifaceted, fast-paced manufacturing environment is essential to your success at Ultium Cells.

As an Industrial Engineer at Ultium Cells – Spring Hill, you will partner directly with production to design, implement, and sustain lean manufacturing systems that improve safety, quality, and productivity. You will use lean systems design, standardized work, and labor/resource planning to ensure stable, predictable, and efficient operations while analyzing throughput and performance data to identify bottlenecks and losses. You will drive the elimination of waste in time, materials, labor, machine utilization, and energy.

In this fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment, you will translate data and shop-floor observations into practical improvements, champion lean thinking, and collaborate across operations, maintenance, quality, EHS, and engineering to build robust and reliable production systems.

• Promote safe work practices as the highest priority and support objectives for ergonomics, health, safety, and housekeeping.
• Create, track, and support action plans to achieve annual plant goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation of manpower headcount and utilization.
• Lead and support throughput improvement, ergonomic assessments, and plant cost studies.
• Follow and support the plant change control process.
• Support Lean Manufacturing System (LMS) initiatives and external requests for IE studies.
• Apply critical path methodology in planning, analysis, and problem resolution.
• Optimize sequence of operations, work flow, and resource utilization.
• Improve efficiencies through waste elimination and process improvements.
• Perform data analysis to establish and track plant metrics and tackle complex problems.
• Provide technical support and assistance to manufacturing and maintenance team members, production supervisors, and operators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of Industrial Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Proficient CAD experience
• Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving chops, 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

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

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.