Industrial Engineer
Factorial Energy, a pioneering U.S.-based solid-state battery company, is seeking an Industrial Engineer to join their team in Cheonan, South Korea. The company is at the forefront of developing next-generation e-mobility platforms for commercial, defense, and consumer applications, including electric vehicles, drones, eVTOL aircraft, power tools, marine systems, and robotics. Factorial Energy has established partnerships with global leaders such as Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Hyundai, and Kia, and has achieved industry milestones like powering a demonstration vehicle with Mercedes-Benz that achieved over 1,200 km of range on a single charge.
In this role, the Industrial Engineer will be responsible for driving manufacturing efficiency, cost reduction, and operational excellence across consumer battery production lines. Key responsibilities include leading Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping workshops, and waste elimination projects across various production lines; implementing and sustaining 5S, visual management, and standard work practices; driving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement initiatives; mentoring operators and line leaders in lean thinking and problem-solving tools; developing and maintaining capacity models for all production lines; planning and optimizing factory floor layouts; collaborating on new line setup and ramp-up; tracking and reporting capacity utilization; conducting time studies; building and maintaining standard cost models; analyzing labor efficiency; and partnering with Finance and Operations leadership to track actual vs. standard cost variances.
The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of industrial engineering experience in a high-volume discrete or process manufacturing environment, with a preference for experience in consumer electronics or battery manufacturing. Proficiency across at least three of the four industrial engineering disciplines—lean/Kaizen, capacity planning, time study/cost engineering, and data analytics—is required. Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, and factory floor operations is essential. Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel, are necessary. The candidate should also have experience with capacity modeling, factory floor layout optimization, and cost modeling. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are important for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
While specific compensation details are not provided, Factorial Energy offers competitive wages, health coverage, retirement plans, flexible time off, and family leave.
Factorial Energy fosters a dynamic and inclusive company culture, emphasizing safety, meritocracy, agility, humility, respect, and transparency. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future by developing high-performance and safe batteries for electric vehicles, homes, and critical applications. Employees have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment, contributing to the advancement of energy storage solutions.