Industrial Engineer

About AESC US LLC

AESC is a world-leading battery technology company headquartered in Japan and committed to research, development, design, manufacture and sales of high-power batteries for EVs and energy storage batteries. AESC has 4,000 employees and 10 production plants in Japan, the U.S., the U.K., China and France. For the past 12 years, AESC has produced high-performance, extended range batteries for more than 650,000 electric vehicles in 44 countries, achieving a record of “zero critical battery malfunction.” In June 2021, AESC was again named on the “Global Tier 1 Battery Companies” list by Benchmark, a leading U.K.-based lithium-ion battery supply chain research organization.

AESC invests heavily in next-generation technology to drive innovation and works with its strategic partners to continually push the boundaries of performance, safety and efficiency. Its teams work with strategic partners to continuously improve the company’s global leadership in product development, quality and sustainable processes. Find out more at aesc-group.com/us

We are currently seeking candidates to fill an Industrial Engineer role to support our Core Project Team based in Florence, SC This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to gain valuable experience and contribute to a growing company.

Job Summary

The Industrial Engineer is a professional position that is responsible for efficient design development for future AESC battery plant production facilities. You will be responsible for maintaining effective communication between members of AESC and selected contractors and ensuring timely completion of associated design development tasks. The Industrial Engineer is expected to work across the organization to foster continuous improvement for long-term success.  This position is a great opportunity to learn and contribute in a fun work environment with an incredibly skilled and talented team.

Job Functions

The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position

Supports Greenfield and Brownfield new plant construction from RPQ/RFP/RFI to Production.

• Work cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.   
• Attend and contribute to equipment design reviews by providing feedback on manufacturing best practices, equipment design, US regulation compliance, etc.
• Prepare documentation to convey critical information to contractors related to company standards, expectations, functional requirements, etc.
• Validation of needed equipment capacities/quantities and generation of installation, commissioning, and ramp-up schedules.
• Develop and maintain new plant layouts using AutoCAD 2D.
• Responsible for the integration of process and logistics equipment into the plant layout with strong consideration for people and material flow.
• Responsible for planning and mapping overall plant operator headcounts.
• Manages the procurement of necessary permits to enable timely building construction.
• Works directly with contractors to progress building and site design.
• Responsible for planning and procurement support for plant utilities such as water, electricity, and natural gas.
• Demonstrates data driven problem solving methodology and can effectively present work to all levels of management.   
• Other duties as assigned.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering etc.).   
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing facility.    
• High level of applicable technical skills with AutoCAD, Inventor, Statistics, Basic Engineering Principles and reporting of Technical Automotive OEM or Tier 1 Supplier experience a plus.
• New model experience and equipment design, installation, and commissioning.
• New plant design, build, and commissioning a plus.
• Must be a self-motivated individual with good written and verbal communication skills and Data Driven Decision-Making skills.   
• Automotive OEM or Tier 1 Supplier experience a plus.   
• Must have good understanding of root cause analysis (RCA), problem solving techniques.
• Ability to quickly obtain a working knowledge of lithium-ion batteries.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, OneNote, SharePoint).
• Proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6 and Bluebeam a plus.
• Independent, driven, eager to learn, has strong time management skills, and the ability to manage simultaneous and often changing priorities.
• Working knowledge of project management related to the introduction of products to market.
• Able to work with and lead contractors through the process of RFP to commissioning of equipment.
• Ability to follow specific direction and to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with contributing to the creation of reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Experience in information gathering, tracking, and consolidation.
• Outstanding oral & written communication skills and ability to articulate complex information in a simple way.
• Works well in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with conferencing systems such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx.
• Ability to apply technical math skills to solve real world problems
• Experience working and leading a team across disciplines and cultural boundaries. 

Benefits

• Working in a great team environment
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match plus annual retirement contribution
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described below are representative of those an employee must normally meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Travel
  Occasional domestic and international travel required.

All of us at AESC – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products. It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.