Project Design Analyst III

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Project Design Analyst III? 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 : Eric Laffey

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 Project Design Analyst III independently supports and enhances project design execution across complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering and construction programs. This role coordinates advanced scheduling, drives scope alignment, maintains high-quality project documentation, and ensures design activities comply with PECNA PMO standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The Analyst leads design coordination workflows, supports adoption of PMO processes and tools, improves data accuracy, and ensures seamless information flow across engineering, construction, and project management teams. Success in this role requires strong analytical capability, technical proficiency, proactive communication, and the ability to anticipate and remove obstacles across fast‑paced design and construction environments.

Essential Duties

Functional Operations

Lead complex design coordination workflows, proactively aligning scope, schedule, and deliverables across engineering disciplines and external partners

Develop, manage, and maintain advanced project documentation systems, ensuring accuracy, version control, and compliance with organizational standards

Analyze design progress, resource needs, and sequencing impacts to support Project Design Managers in maintaining forecast accuracy

Independently facilitate multi‑disciplinary design coordination meetings, prepare action logs, and drive follow‑up until closure

Oversee receipt, review, and integration of submittals, RFIs, design packages, and vendor documentation, ensuring completeness and alignment with project requirements

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement

Evaluate schedule adherence, deliverable quality, and workflow efficiency to identify risks, process gaps, and improvement opportunities

Recommend and implement process enhancements that strengthen documentation control, design coordination, and cross‑functional communication

Support and occasionally lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with PECNA PMO methodologies, including refinement of standards and templates

Analyze recurring design issues or delays and propose corrective actions or preventative measures to project leadership

Training & Team Support

Provide subject matter expertise to cross‑functional partners on PMO processes, documentation standards, and project management tools

Develop training materials that support rollout and adoption of new documentation workflows, templates, and PMO procedures

Lead onboarding and training for new team members or stakeholders who interact with project documentation systems

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication

Coordinate closely with Project Design Managers, engineering teams, construction partners, procurement, and external vendors to drive alignment on design scope and deliverables

Lead communication workflows that ensure project documentation remains accurate, accessible, and disseminated to relevant stakeholders

Facilitate issue resolution across disciplines by capturing technical concerns, routing them to the appropriate owners, and tracking resolution through implementation

Communicate potential risks, delays, or documentation gaps to project leadership with recommended mitigation strategies

Quality, Safety, & Compliance

Ensure adherence to PECNA PMO project controls procedures, documentation standards, and design review requirements

Conduct quality checks on incoming and outgoing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual and regulatory standards

Promote compliance with safety, environmental, and industry‑specific guidelines throughout the design coordination process

Support audit readiness by ensuring all project documentation is properly archived and compliant with internal retention standards

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Travel Requirement

None

Education, Certifications, and Licenses

Required :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management, or 4 years of related work experience

Preferred :

Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)

Essential Qualifications

4+ years of related experience supporting engineering or construction design projects

Advanced organizational and documentation management skills, with proven ability to handle large volumes of complex project data

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities

Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision while proactively identifying risks and driving resolution

Strong cross‑functional communication skills, capable of translating technical information to diverse audiences

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (Excel, Project, PowerPoint; SharePoint or similar DMS)

Proven ability to learn new project management systems, engineering platforms, and digital tools quickly

Must have working‑level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

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 Qualifications

6+ years of experience supporting design or construction projects in manufacturing, industrial, or large‑scale commercial environments

Experience with MS Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent scheduling tools

Experience interpreting engineering drawings, design packages, or construction documents

Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements or support development of project standards

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements

To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is required 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, 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. In addition, employees are expected to participate in cross‑training and may be assigned responsibilities in other areas as business needs evolve.

Benefits & Perks – What's In It For You

Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.

Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.

Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.

Paid Time‑Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.

Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service.

Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.

Employee Recognition Program – High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition

Annual Bonus Program – Opportunity for an annual performance‑based bonus.

On‑site Food Options – Several on‑site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on‑site vendor visits and employee events

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.

Who We Are

Meet Panasonic Energy! 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.

Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium‑ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing 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!

Supplemental Information

Pre‑employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.

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

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