Engineering · Douai, France

AESC | Process Engineering Manager

AESC is looking for an experienced Process Engineering Manager to join their Gigafactory project based in Douai, Hauts-de-France.

AESC is looking to recruit a Process Engineering Manager to join their Gigafactory project in France. The role will be key to a successful launch of the facility and will be responsible for process engineering, delivery, commissioning and ongoing production support for their dedicated process area.

The process engineering manager will be managing an existing team of process engineers and will need to use their expertise and experience to guide the team through the installation and commissioning phases before leading the ramp up to production volume. Following the ramp up phase, the process engineering manager will be responsible for process engineering and ongoing production support, ensuring quick issue resolution, continuous optimization, and seamless introduction of engineering change.

Responsibilities

Prioritizing safety throughout all stages of project implementation, from specification to commissioning and utilization
Verifying equipment specifications for accuracy and completeness
Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and permits
Estimating and controlling budgets within their area of responsibility
Overseeing and auditing quality documentation such as PFMEA, Control plans, and Process Sheets
Ensuring rigorous equipment acceptance criteria and executing FAT & SAT testing to the highest standards
Effectively managing installation, coordinating teams, and resolving conflicting priorities
Directing commissioning activities to ensure a robust process for operational readiness
Continuously improving production processes to enhance cost efficiency and output
Proactively seeking innovation and excellence in lithium-ion manufacturing
Developing and delivering project tracking reports to ensure plan adherence
Providing clear project status reports to leadership
Managing the engineering team to deliver exceptional support to production
Managing individual interviews (definition of objectives, follow-up, etc.)
Ensuring the operational management of the team (information, time off, etc.)
Leading problem-solving efforts for complex issues, overseeing a cross-functional, multi-skilled team.

Background and Requirements

A degree in Engineering including chemical, electro-chemical, manufacturing/ mechanical, materials or similar
Experience in team leadership
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, French is strongly advantageous
Willingness to travel internationally <20%
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and word processing tools
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in project delivery within a manufacturing setting, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion.
Experience of working at medium to large manufacturing company is preferred
Experience leading engineering teams in the procurement of high-precision, high-volume equipment
Senior-level management of vendors
Approval and leadership of production equipment commissioning
Proficiency in 6Sigma and quality control methodologies
Utilization of timing plans and project management tools for monitoring and reporting progress
Extensive knowledge of machine and operational safety
Leading problem-solving efforts for complex manufacturing issues
It would be beneficial to have previous involvement in battery manufacturing or similar technologies (e.g., high-speed consumer goods, high-speed machining or assembly, printing, web conversion)
Background in Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Food, or other high-volume quality-focused environments

Skills

Leadership
Communication and interpersonal skills
Problem solving and decision making
Conflict resolution and negotiation
Strategic thinking and planning

Departments: Engineering
Locations: Douai, France
Sectors: E-Mobility

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Work at a world-class and innovative Gigafactory

AESC is investing almost two billion euros to build a battery manufacturing plant in the Hauts-de-France Region. The new Douai site will have a production capacity of 9GWh in 2024, with the potential to reach 24GWh by 2030 to produce state-of-the-art, low-carbon batteries. The site will initially supply the Renault factory which will be increasingly dedicated to producing the brand’s electric vehicles.

What can AESC offer you?

Learning & Development

AESC is a company that invests in its employees by offering a wide variety of training and development programs. Engineering training and onboarding programs for all business-critical-related functions. As the French entity is new, AESC is also investing in developing full employee onboarding plans. International development and learning possibilities for all employees in a worldwide environment.
Culture & Colleagues

AESC is an international company with production entities in Japan, the US, the UK, and China. A strong multi-cultural management team and organization; with a strong respect and a good understanding of cross-culture differences. Offers the platform for unlimited worldwide development opportunities for the employees to grow their careers.
Work at a world-class and innovative Gigafactory

AESC is investing almost two billion euros to build a battery manufacturing plant in the Hauts-de-France Region. The new Douai site will have a production capacity of 9GWh in 2024, with the potential to reach 24GWh by 2030 to produce state-of-the-art, low-carbon batteries. The site will initially supply the Renault factory which will be increasingly dedicated to producing the brand’s electric vehicles.