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Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Facilities Process Engineering Manager? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Responsibilities

Meet the Recruiter: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anhmartin/) Anh Martin

Summary:

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary:

The Facilities Process Engineering Manager leads the full lifecycle of process system projects, from design and construction to renovation, commissioning, and compliance oversight. It ensures reliable operations through maintenance planning, troubleshooting, corrective actions, and documentation of facility systems. The position also supports production by coordinating upgrades, relocations, and regulatory permitting while minimizing downtime. In addition, it provides leadership to the process engineering team, fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and adherence to industry standards.

Essential Duties:

Design, Install & Construction:

+ Lead all phases of process system projects including design, construction, renovation, and commissioning while ensuring compliance with EPA, OSHA, NFPA, and other codes.

+ Prepare project plans, budgets, and schedules; review technical submittals and manage contractors/consultants to deliver on engineering objectives.

Production Support:

+ Coordinate facility projects, system upgrades, and equipment relocations with cross-functional teams, ensuring minimal disruption to production schedules.

+ Conduct feasibility studies, preliminary assessments, and regulatory compliance checks while securing permits and liaising with authorities.

Process Systems Oversight:

+ Serve as system owner, monitoring performance, improving reliability, and supporting process engineering during operation Identify improvements and support projects to implement these.

+ Develop SOPs, troubleshoot facility systems using SCADA/HMIs, and implement corrective actions to improve system performance.

+ Review designs, forecasts, and materials planning while maintaining facility documentation and cost controls.

Leadership & Collaboration:

+ Supervise and develop the facilities process engineering team, ensuring compliance with ASME and other applicable standards.

+ Build relationships with suppliers and engineers across sites to drive performance, audits, and best practice sharing.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

+ To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

_The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job._

Qualifications

Qualifications:** **Required and/or Preferred

Education:

+ **Required:** Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering or related

Essential Qualifications:

+ Skills and experience necessary to satisfy the required “Essential Duties”.

+ 8+ years of experience in engineering and/or production in manufacturing.

+ Excited in leading the people, managing process, equipment, material and utilities.

+ 5+ years of leadership experience.

+ Ability and proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and presenting technical information to non-technical audiences.

+ Able to manage multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results.

+ Able to make appropriate decisions when confronted with obstacles, think about them before acting, and consistently resolve issues in creative and effective ways.

+ A strong work ethic with a “get the job done” approach and consistently delivers excellent customer service, both internally and externally.

+ Collaborative nature with strong team building skills and willing to learn from and accept guidance from others.

+ Flexibility, which is critical for a high-performance environment.

+ Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Ideal candidates will have supported large facilities, preferably in advanced manufacturing environments.

+ Able to respond quickly to potentially critical situations, perform rapid, accurate assessments, identify causes of failures, determine appropriate corrective actions, and implement these corrections promptly to mitigate the effects of system upsets.

+ Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure.

+ Experience managing multi-discipline projects.

+ Experience with distillation, water & wastewater treatment systems.

+ Superb written and spoken communication, including executive-level presentations – but genuine above all. This role is a critical leadership role, with communications affecting a large organization

+ Demonstrated experience with energy conservation programs

+ Demonstrated comfort in multi-national environments.

+ Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude).

Preferred License(s):

+ Licensed Professional Engineer

Physical Demands:

**Physical Activities:** Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

+ Sit: 40%

+ Walk: 30%

+ Stand: 20%

+ Lift: 10%

**Required Lifting and Carrying:** _Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)_

For this position, the required frequency is:

+ Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional

+ Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional

+ Up to 35 lbs.: Not Required

+ Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy (https://careers.na.panasonic.com/life-at-panasonic) ! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-x\_hDfMqb0) .

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

+ Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance

+ Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month

+ Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment

+ Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition

+ Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning

+ Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program

+ Inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging

+ Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization

+ Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

_Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction._

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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