AESC is the world’s leading battery technology company and lithium-ion battery manufacturer with battery plants in Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and China. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of France's highest-profile manufacturing plants as Envision AESC is building a new battery manufacturing plant in Douai, Hauts-de-France to support its business growth in Europe. This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most exciting, large-scale industrial developments in many years, where new and emerging technologies will be adopted in support of the rapidly growing electric vehicle marketplace.

Responsibilities
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance and Quality to identify opportunities to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Monitor plant efficiencies and makes recommendations to operations site management if plant processes require adjustments. Analyzes data on the process to troubleshoot process issues and maximize plant performance
• Respond to operating needs. Provide a leading role for plant and equipment performance evaluation; optimizing resource use and maximising reliable power generation
• Write clear and accurate equipment and process procedures for manufacturing employee
• Responsible for process sheet development for assigned area
• Supports process changes, design changes, trial parts, and Kaizen improvement activities
• Leads equipment acquisition or modifications to support new model launches
• Provides engineering representation for cross-functional activities involving other disciplines such as Facilities and Controls, etc.
• Demonstrates data-driven problem-solving methodology and can effectively present work to all levels of management
• Conduct regular safety and process audits.

Background and requirements
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (industrial, electrical, mechanical or chemical engineering)
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing plant. Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience an asset
• A good understanding of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), problem-solving techniques and process control management for resolving quality and throughput issues.
• High level of applicable technical skills with AutoCAD, Inventor, statistics, basic engineering principles and reporting on automotive equipment or Tier 1 supplier technical experience an asset.
•Ability to quickly acquire a working knowledge of lithium-ion batteries.
• Experience with new models and equipment design, installation and commissioning
• Design, construction and commissioning of a new plant, an asset
• Ability to apply technical math skills to solve real-world problems.
• Experience working and leading a team across cultural and disciplinary boundaries
• Fluency in French and English.

Skills
• Leadership
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making
• Time Management
• Coaching
• Negotiation
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a multi-cultural organization