This role is categorized as hybrid . This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [ Cole Engineering Center , Warren MI] three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business
GM is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lithium Process Technical Specialist to join our team at Warren, MI. The candidate will play a pivotal role in leading the effort and responsibility for identifying, designing, developing, and implementing process improvements, as well as supporting strategic site initiatives. The initial focus will be on developing a Li conversion process design that will drive the implementation of the overall commissioning and startup plan for the refinery.
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Lead the process design development and execution of the overall commissioning and startup plan for the Lithium Refinery.
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Identify, design, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of the Lithium Refinery process.
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Identify potential risks and challenges and develop mitigation strategies to ensure a smooth startup process.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, evaluate, and implement optimization opportunities throughout the refining process efficiently.
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Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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Contribute to strategic planning efforts by providing technical expertise and insights related to process design and chemical engineering.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to align process design and technology initiatives with the overall company goals and objectives.
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Perform disciplined process engineering studies, process verification, understand & reduce variation, perform DOEs.
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Contribute to the design and operating specification of chemical conversion processes equipment capable of supporting advanced design, material, and process development initiatives.
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Performing calculations to support the development of mass & energy balances, heat transfer models.
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Work with manufacturing engineering, product design, and facilities cross functional teams to install and implement a quality control and tracking data base systems to monitor process capability and identify / track history of materials and process settings used to generate prototype design samples.
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Prepare status updates related to development efforts, report and make recommendations as required and develop appropriate documentation to support the protection of intellectual property.
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Engage directly with the setup and operation of laboratory and pilot processing equipment in the execution of technology development projects.
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Engage with Purchasing to enable the procurement of new and retooled equipment with technical statements of work and the evaluation of proposals in support of sophisticated manufacturing development project.
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Lead simultaneous engineering design and equipment delivery activities with equipment OEMs to ensure the design of manufacturing equipment and processes satisfy project objectives.
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Develop and maintain a standard BoD and BoP to enable the integration of the chemical material conversion to be manufacturing processes.
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Support new product introduction and sustaining product process optimizations.
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Work effectively with cross functional teams to implement new equipment, fixtures, and procedures to improve quality, yield, uptime, cycle time and throughput.
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Assist with the transfer of processes and product to pilot and manufacturing lines.
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Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.
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Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members to maximize their potential and enhance their professional growth.