Senior Equipment Engineer

L-H Battery Company, Inc., located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is a Joint venture of LG Energy Solution and Honda to manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries. Products from L-H Battery power a variety of innovative energy storage applications. Established in 2023, L-H Battery is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. we are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it! Summary As a Sr Equipment Engineer, you will provide technical expertise and support to ensure reliability, availability, and long-term performance of EV battery manufacturing equipment. This role mentors, and develops both maintenance engineers and technicians, while establishing robust maintenance systems, engineering standards, and best practices. You will drive operational excellence by owning preventive and corrective maintenance strategies, standardizing PM procedures, governing Work Order execution through the EMS, and strategically managing spare parts and critical assets. Through strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, you will ensure stable, efficient, and scalable production in a high-technology manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Team Management Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers and technicians through structured training, mentoring, and technical knowledge sharing to build long-term organizational capability. Set technical direction, assign priorities, and ensure engineering resources are aligned to plant SQD (Safety, Quality, Delivery) objectives. Establish a strong problem-solving culture using PDCA, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making. Manufacturing & Process Engineering Excellence Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing methods, process flows, and operation sequences for parts, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies. Monitor and manage equipment and process performance to ensure stable operations, high reliability, and optimized operating cost. Lead efforts to resolve chronic and complex process issues by applying advanced engineering knowledge and experience. Maintenance, EMS & Equipment Performance Management Own the maintenance engineering strategy, including PM/BM standardization, EMS governance, and work order execution effectiveness. Analyze downtime history, EMS trends, and FDC data (gap, temperature, pressure, cycle time) to identify root causes and implement preventive countermeasures. Drive improvements in equipment uptime, PM compliance, and maintenance effectiveness across all shifts Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement Review daily performance reports to identify SQD risks, improvement opportunities, and countermeasures. Utilize advanced data analysis tools and PDCA methodology to lead cross-functional teams in solving complex manufacturing and equipment-related problems. Translate data insights into sustainable processes, parameter, and reliability improvements. Project, Cost & Investment Management Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation, including scope definition, schedule, budget, and resource planning. Estimate manufacturing costs, establish time standards, and define tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines. Develop, manage, and control capital investment and expense budgets to achieve cost, performance, and reliability targets. Technology & Innovation Evaluate, test, and implement new technologies, equipment, and automation solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability. Lead technical decision-making to steer production lines in new directions and resolve long-standing operational challenges. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting Partner with Equipment Service Technicians, MRO, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align PM schedules, production needs, and cost objectives. Define, track, and report key engineering KPIs including equipment uptime, SQD metrics, PM compliance, maintenance cost, and inventory turnover to senior leadership. Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience 6-8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of total relevant experience. Knowledge/Skills Battery production related knowledge preferred but not required? Six Sigma knowledge preferred? Proficient in Microsoft Office suite? CAD Software (AutoCad, Solidworks, Catia, etc.) experience preferred but not required? Positive attitude, open minded, and team player? Strong self-motivation and desire to work in a manufacturing environment? Strong communication and interpersonal skills? Ability to multitask and solve complex problems? Strong technical analysis and troubleshooting skills? Ability to manage projects and schedules? Korean language proficiency a plus? Additional Requirements Work in production environment requiring PPE and lockout in manufacturing operations Working near oils, cutting lubricants Hands-on investigation and troubleshooting within equipment to countermeasure issues and to determine improvement activity Working with hand/power tools, quality gauging and instrumentation 50% office environment/ 50% manufacturing lineside activity 10-15 hours overtime per week Possible weekend or off shift support as necessary Travel 5% (domestic & international) Are you ready to join us in our journey toward a better world? Start your future with us, where we are building tomorrow, together. Welcome to L-H Battery Company! What differentiates L-H Battery and makes us an employer of choice? Total Rewards Competitive hourly compensation Paid time off, including vacation & paid holidays Ability to earn overtime compensation Industry leading benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Shift premium (when assigned) 401K plan with company match Career Growth Advancement opportunities Education reimbursement for continued learning Training and development programs Additional Offerings On-Site cafeteria On-Site recreational area On-Site wellness area Clean, climate-controlled environment LGES-Honda Joint Venture, L-H Battery Company, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements. About Rose Founded in 1993 Office Locations Across the U.S. 150+ Clients: Corporations and Government Agencies Employee Oriented Company Challenging Assignments Across the U.S. Continuous Professional Development EMPLOYEE COMMENTS We want you to work with us, but don't take our word for it. Take a look at this sampling of employee comments. They speak for themselves. #J-18808-Ljbffr