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