Manufacturing Engineer

Early Phase Powertrain Program Tasks

Program Start thru OEM Equipment Delivery / Retool & New process equipment.

• Program Timing - MS Excel project timing summary for key milestones with monthly, weekly, and daily templates depending on scope of work.

• Program Timing - Work independently and with program timing function to create MS Project timing database and input into Program schedule, report outputs.

• Program Timing – Lead OEM (Equipment Supplier) timing oversight and timing meeting coordination – inputs to master schedule and project timing summaries.

• Program Financials - Update Indicated Cost Tracking documents and Program Checkbook

• Program Reporting – Lead / Support updates / publish of various program review decks.

• Program Reviews – Lead New Program Review discipline.

• Product Engineering Partnership - Interface with System and Component Product, Manufacturing, Support Teams (SPMT, CPMT)

• Program Disciplines – Lead / Support Program Deliverable (Integrator) assessments, monitor and track issues to closure, engage with plant floor "whiteboard" activity from installation start through commissioning.

• Equipment Readiness – Lead / Support the Machine Tryout (MTO) - Make Like Production (MLP) Part Ordering process & track status.

• Workforce Planning – Lead / Support Installation and Commissioning skilled trade allocation requirements.

• Program Issue Management – Lead / Support issues management system tracking and closure.

• Program Change Control – Lead / Support engineering change control activity and global coordination.

Late Phase Powertrain Program Tasks

Program Launch

• Program Launch Planning – Lead / Support coordination of pre-production build activity.

• Program Launch Reporting – Lead / Support program scorecard activity / review discipline from Launch Readiness () thru OK to Buy ().

• Program Launch Execution – Lead / Support Production Trial Run (PTR) activity including serial number tracking, issue documentation, and engineering review to issue closure.

• Program Launch Data Management - Utilize Machine Monitoring Reporting Tools (FIS, IIOT) to support new program team through completion of launch (Rate of Climb – ROC).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Louisville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

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