Project Engineer – Manufacturing / New Model Launch

Location: Liberty, NC (On-Site)
(1518614)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Industry: Automotive / Battery Manufacturing
Experience: 5+ Years
Travel: Up to 10%
Overtime: Up to 25%, based on project needs

Position Overview

K&K Technical Group is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support manufacturing operations and new model launch activities at a major automotive battery manufacturing facility in Liberty, North Carolina.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing project management, project scheduling, KPI reporting, and cross-functional coordination. This individual will play a key role in managing project milestones, supporting production readiness, and ensuring successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing projects and new model launch activities from planning through start of production.

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Track project progress, identify potential delays, and communicate updates to management and executive leadership.

• Lead cross-functional project meetings to review schedules, address challenges, and implement corrective actions.

• Support pre-production trials, including parts coordination, scheduling, and production readiness activities.

• Coordinate facility preparation, equipment installation milestones, and construction-related project activities.

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, facilities, and project management teams.

• Identify project risks, troubleshoot issues, and develop solutions to maintain project timelines.

• Prepare project reports, presentations, and performance dashboards using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other reporting tools.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, process standardization, and lessons-learned activities.

• Coordinate with domestic and international teams as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or 5+ years of equivalent professional project experience.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project engineering, project management, or a related role.

• Experience managing projects involving capital investments exceeding $500,000.

• Strong experience developing project schedules, tracking milestones, and reporting KPIs.

• Experience presenting project updates and performance metrics to senior leadership.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other project reporting tools.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Willingness to work onsite and support occasional overtime, weekends, holidays, or plant shutdowns as needed.

• Ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing or battery manufacturing experience.

• New model launch, plant startup, or production readiness experien