Industrial Engineer

CATL is building its second European production base in Debrecen to serve the European market even more efficiently and to develop its international production network. Let's work together for the future of electromobility in Europe!

Date of advertisement:  Apr 25, 2025
Job Number:  1838
Job Type:  Production
Job category:  Permanent
Description: 

Your tasks will be:

  • Lead efforts within the factory to optimize manpower, enhance production processes, improve layout and industrial engineering techniques;
  • Drive capacity enhancement initiatives and oversee system implementations;
  • Support manufacturing cost reduction, identify waste, and ensure ergonomic practices;
  • Coordinate production activities related to cable products, including cutting, pulling, and changeovers. Conduct analysis of capacity and production efficiency, promote and enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and implement improvements;
  • Oversee the standardization of production line equipment, fixtures, and auxiliary facilities. Plan and allocate resources according to future production capacity demands;
  • Implement lean production methodologies such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), visualization, 5S, and continuous improvement practices;
  • Lead factory planning, project follow-up, and resource allocation for the Debrecen facility;
  • Provide overseas industrial engineering training and manage localization and knowledge transfer initiatives.

 

 

What we expect from you:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in industrial engineering, mechanical manufacturing, or automation;
  • Proficiency in battery processes, equipment, and improvement methodologies,
  • Familiarity with new plant and production line construction, equipment, mass production introduction, and cross-departmental resource coordination;
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-intensity work environment. Strong sense of responsibility and initiative;
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, including experience in team and project management;
  • Proficiency in English reading and writing skills;
  • Ability to work in Debrecen.

 

 

An advantage:

  • Knowledge of battery manufacturing processes, equipment and equipment development methods

 

 

What we provide:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package;
  • Professional development opportunities;
  • Modern working environment;
  • Stability, long-term career prospects.