AESC is looking to add an Engineering Manager to our team in Florence, South Carolina

• Full-Time
• On-site in Florence, SC

About AESC US LLC

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company's leading-edge technology and reliability are enabling and accelerating the transition to clean energy solutions. Through rapid expansion, AESC batteries will soon power more than 1,000,000 electric vehicles for the world's top automakers. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, China, UK, France, Spain, 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

The Process Engineering Manager is responsible for managing a staff of process engineers through the development of new model and minor model programs; monitors resolution of concerns during model development, including implementation of field fix and repair information; and drives standardization, efficiency improvements, and strategy initiatives. New Model development includes the requirement for process equipment, materials, tooling, and countermeasures for workability and quality concerns. In addition, manages and oversees key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with scrap reduction and equipment efficiency.The Process Engineering Manager is responsible for managing a staff of process engineers through the development of new model and minor model programs; monitors resolution of concerns during model development, including implementation of field fix and repair information; and drives standardization, efficiency improvements, and strategy initiatives. New Model development includes the requirement for process equipment, materials, tooling, and countermeasures for workability and quality concerns. In addition, manages and oversees key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with scrap reduction and equipment efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Provides support to the battery plant for quality, cost, delivery, and safety related engineering problems.
• Manages and leads the development of budgets for new model development and ensures adherence to the approved budgets once programs are contracted.
• Manages major and minor model manufacturing plan development and execution, including trials and launch of new equipment and tooling, confirms new and minor model program requirements; ensures requirements for quality, delivery, cost, and safety are met; addresses production to ensure countermeasures are made in a timely manner; ensures program targets are met at each trial or development stage.
• Identifies potential improvements and implements new department processes, systems, and tracking processes to obtain departmental KPIs.
• Coordinates with Envision AESC engineering and design groups globally to implement changes in battery or parts design; develops processes and plans to improve manufacturability and resolve PQA concerns and early field feedback quality concerns; provides feedback to Japan regarding design as it affects manufacturing. As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.
• Supports manufacturing as required to meet aforementioned goals with continuous process improvements; provides direction to manufacturing regarding manpower utilization and efficiency, and ergonomics. Provides direction and responsibilities for employees centered on training, objectives, development of standards within the job function, and New Model plant preparation.
• Supervises and provides leadership, coaching, guidance, training and staff development; interviews and selects unit employees; plans and evaluates employee performance; recommends merit increases, transfers and promotions; counsels and disciplines employees as necessary; recommends termination when appropriate; and monitors time and attendance of subordinates.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards.
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of directly related professional-level Engineering or managerial experience
• Minimum of 2 years in an engineering or manager role exhibiting leadership skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and other PC applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; report writing skills, presentation abilities, and motivational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with all staff levels and disciplines is a must. Able to work cross-functionally with staff in Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, etc.

What's "Nice to Have"

• In-depth understanding of lithium battery manufacturing, product knowledge, battery manufacturing processes and equipment, and related information systems.
• Preferred experience in NPW, APW, TPS, or similar lean manufacturing production system training and execution.
• Six Sigma and VDA Core tools preferred.
• Formal problem-solving experience on complex issues. (CAPA, 8D, 5Why)
• Outstanding planning, scheduling, and organizational and demonstrated leadership skills.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

What We Offer

Welcome to AESC, 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. 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.

We offer:

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• 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, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

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 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.

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

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.