Project Engineer

Job Title: Project EngineerOur client, a leading company in the Automotive and Battery Manufacturing Industry, is looking for a talented Project Engineer to join their team in Liberty, NC to support capital projects, manufacturing launches, construction activities, and pre-production trials.About Kyyba:· Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.· At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture, which embodies our core values of value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness. We provide valuable benefits, a balanced compensation structure, and career development opportunities to support a healthy and fulfilling career.About the Role:Location: Liberty, NC (Onsite | Long Term Contract)Local candidates are preferred, but we are open to non local candidates who are ready to relocate independently.Occasional domestic and international travel may be required, up to 10%.Standard working hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility for project needs.Key Responsibilities:Track and report project KPIs, milestones, schedules, and deliverables.Coordinate project activities across engineering, construction, purchasing, and project management teams.Support construction milestones, equipment installation, and pre-production trial activities.Develop standardized project reports, schedules, and documentation.Identify project risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions.Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.Manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with stakeholders.Must Haves:Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience in a project-related role.Experience managing capital investment projects exceeding $500K.Strong experience in KPI reporting, data analysis, project scheduling, and milestone tracking.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Ability to work weekends, holidays, and scheduled shutdown periods as needed.Flexibility to support evening meetings with international teams when required.Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%, as needed.Added Bonus:Automotive or battery manufacturing experience.Experience with structured project management and gated milestone processes.Continuous improvement and problem-solving experience.Experience coordinating large-scale manufacturing or construction projects.Disclaimer:· Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.· Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. Minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.· Kyyba provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. For accommodation requests, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665.Rewards:· Medical, dental, and vision insurance· 401(k)· Term life insurance· Voluntary life and disability insurance· Optional prepaid legal plan· Optional identity theft protection· Optional medical and dependent care FSA· Work-visa sponsorship· Opportunity for advancement· Long-term assignment with potential for hire by the clientSELECT AWARDS:· An INC 5000 company for 10 years· Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots· Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit· TechServe Alliance Excellence Award – IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions· Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships· Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest· 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan#Hiring #ProjectEngineer #ProjectManagement #EngineeringJobs #AutomotiveJobs #ManufacturingJobs #NorthCarolinaJobs