Industrial Engineer

AESC is looking to add an Industrial Engineer - Global Industrialization Development US, Factory Development to our team in Murfreesboro, TN.

• Full-Time
• Hybrid/On-site
• In office 2-3 days per week

About AESC US LLC

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

AESC is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, dedicated to creating a sustainable future through innovative energy storage solutions. Our cutting-edge products power electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and various other applications worldwide. As AESC ramps up new battery manufacturing facilities across the Southeastern United States to meet rising demand from automotive OEM partners, we are expanding our local engineering teams to support smooth plant launches.

The Industrial Engineer will play a critical role in developing efficient production line designs and equipment layouts for the new facilities. You will collaborate closely with project teams and engineering groups across the region and globe to optimize plant floor plans and processes for maximum throughput, yield, and quality. This role reports to the US region of the Global Industrialization Development team and focuses on the planning, design and start up of our new Giga Factories within the US.

Leveraging extensive battery production experience, you will conduct engineering analysis to balance equipment capabilities with manufacturing objectives. Your technical contributions will help avoid bottlenecks, reduce downtime, and ensure smooth production ramps.

As a hands-on key project functional, you will help coordinate the on-site engineering organization during equipment installation, integration, testing, and process validation. This position will coordinate cross functional project planning, design and launch activities including design gathering design inputs from process equipment to building construction teams, taking full ownership of the building and process layout design and act as the central technical coordinator during project execution phases.

We are seeking an industrial engineering expert with leadership skills to build local capabilities. You will mentor technicians and engineers while structuring workflows and communications across global cross-functional teams. Join us to establish world-class battery factories supporting the future of sustainable transportation.

What You Will Do

• Ownership of Giga Factory Campus Layouts - Key point of contact between global and U.S. teams, facilitating clear communication, with focus on new plant development team.
• Collaborate with the global engineering center (GEC) project team to optimize equipment layout for maximum efficiency. (i.e., production volume capacity planning, labor planning, CAD layout management)
• Collaborate with SCM for Material Flow and logistics Planning, including inbound and outbound yards
• TUM (Technical Utility Matrix) Data and Input management Coordination of operation spaces including labs, and maintenance areas
• Responsible for modeling and simulation of battery production systems.
• Manage equipment logistics planning with Chinese vendors, from shipping through installation.
• Support and plan equipment integration with the facility team.
• Oversee production ramp up and provide ongoing monitoring.

What You Need

• 5+ years of industrial engineering experience, expert knowledge of plant production and operations
• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related engineering field and experience required.
• Experienced in AutoCAD, BIM 360 (or similar), Plant simulation software (Siemens Plant Simulation or Any Logic to model production flows, or similar), Business software Excel/Word/PowerPoint/MS 360.
• Project management and team leadership skills.
• Broad understanding of all aspects of industrial facility design from establishing design input data for Facility MEP to Production equipment, energy power consumption estimates.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

What is "Nice to Have"?

• Knowledge of safety standards and compliance for battery production
• Experience with battery testing equipment and quality control processes
• Knowledge of battery production processes - cell assembly, electrode, winding, stacking, etc.

What We Offer

Welcome to our state-of-the-art Gigafactory, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary and a rewarding AESC bonus program. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K, and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• 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

Application Process

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.

Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Travel

Initial training up to 3 months China (training and project knowledge ramp up), up to 30% within region (US) for project support. Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

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