Industrial Engineer

OVERVIEW

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.

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 leader, you will help coordinate the on-site engineering organization during equipment installation, integration, testing, and process validation. This position will oversee critical launch activities including mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, and software configuration required to start up new lines.

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 in establishing world-class battery factories supporting the future of sustainable transportation.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Key point of contact between global and U.S. teams, facilitating clear communication.
• Collaborate with the local project team to optimize equipment layout for maximum efficiency. (i.e., production volume capacity planning, labor planning, CAD layout management)
• Optimize battery production line layouts and workflows.
• Develop headcount plans and optimize staffing levels for production needs.
• Responsible for modeling and simulation of battery production systems.
• Implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to improve plant design.
• Manage equipment logistics planning with Chinese vendors, from shipping through installation.
• Support and plan equipment integration with the facility team.
• Design and implement optimal material logistics within the plant, including line-side rack locations and 5S organization standards.
• Oversee production ramp-up and provide ongoing monitoring.
• Analyze and improve material flows to minimize waste and scrap.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and battery recycling processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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, and energy power consumption estimates.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• 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.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese

TRAVEL

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

BENEFITS

• 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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All of us at AESC – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products. It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For more information, visit: https://us.aesc-group.com/

Base Location: Bowling Green, KY