Engineering Manager, Production

We awaken the world with energy. LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

About the Role

The Electrode Production Engineering Manager leads a team of production engineers supporting electrode manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring process stability, equipment performance, and yield improvement from commissioning through mass production. The Engineering Manager is expected to be a hands-on leader, actively engaging on the production floor, troubleshooting equipment and process issues, and working side-by-side with engineers, supervisors, and operators to drive timely resolution of problems. This role requires a strong technical foundation and the ability to dive into mechanical, electrical, and process challenges to support rapid decision-making and execution. The position drives continuous improvement initiatives and partners cross-functionally to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production engineers; set clear goals and performance expectations.
• Own and support electrode manufacturing processes (mixing, coating, drying, pressing, slitting).
• Provide daily engineering support to resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support production ramp-up to achieve targets for yield, throughput, and efficiency.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap and optimize cycle time.
• Utilize data-driven methodologies (DOE, SPC, Six Sigma tools) to improve process performance.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with Technology, Equipment, Maintenance, and Quality to meet production goals.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and process changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or related field).
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Experience in process troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in battery manufacturing or electrode production processes.
• Advanced knowledge of process optimization tools (Minitab, DOE, SPC, Six Sigma methodologies).
• Familiarity with automation systems, MES, and data analytics platforms.
• Lean manufacturing certification or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt/Black Belt).

Benefits

• Growth – You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.
• Challenge – You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.
• Action – You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.
• Collaboration – You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.