Sr. Engineer, Process

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.


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Title: Sr. Engineer, Process

Reports to: Manager, Technology

Location: Phoenix, Arizona (700 N 55th Ave Building B Phoenix, AZ 85004)

Summary:

The Sr. Engineer will demonstrate a deep knowledge of the battery manufacturing process, data analysis, problem solving, project management, and communication skills to implement machine and process improvements. The effect will be increased battery performance, cost-effective manufacturing, and improved yield.

Responsibilities:

• Yield management (Improving productivity and improving production loss)
• OEE management (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) : Maximize productivity by improving equipment runtime
• Resolving machine and process issues relating to non-conforming product or machine functioning
• Leading product tests for new models and specifications, and analyzing the results
• Perform internal and customer audits
• Prepare standard documentation: SOP, PFD CP, PFMEA
• Provide mentorship to other engineers
• Resolve quality issues and investigate failure modes
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  • Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  • Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Compliance with health/safety/environmental/fire regulations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Required, Black Belt preferred

Experience:

• 7-10+ years of experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing in a highly automated and/or automotive engineering environment - battery manufacturing preferred
• Experience with automated and robotic manufacturing equipment
• Experience with large production lines, PFMEAs, and process controls
• Experience with Time Studies, Line Balancing, Lean Manufacturing, Bottleneck Analysis

Skills:

• Ability to work independently and with others in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Results-oriented and perseverant
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Project and process management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve
• Battery production related knowledge
• Equipment operation knowledge, manual knowledge, work manual understanding knowledge, equipment/electricity-related technical knowledge, etc.
• MS Office Suite
• Minitab Proficiency

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions :

1. Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE
2. On-site Requirement: Due to the nature of the role-specifically the requirement for real-time troubleshooting, and direct collaboration with production line operators-this position is 100% on-site.

LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO