Quality Engineer (General)

About the role

This role drives continuous quality improvement by gathering and analyzing data, maintaining standards, proposing solutions, and communicating with all stakeholders, from operators to high-level management at LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI), a developer and manufacturer of large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all quality inspections, including activity of off shifts
• Submit non-conformance reports if needed and follow up to ensure problems are corrected
• Ensure accurate and standardized collection of data
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and troubleshooting
• Work independently and also in collaboration with others
• Communicate with all stakeholders to ensure testing for changes in materials or dimensions occurs
• Provide data as requested by other work-related teams, including HQ
• Track and monitor SPC data of all inspections and drive future changes
• Write and maintain work instructions
• Train operators when any changes occur
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent, relevant experience (MS preferred) in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma (Greenbelt or Black Belt holder preferred)
• 0 to 3+ years of experience in a quality engineer or related role
• Experience with complete core documents, including control plans and process failure mode effects analysis (PFMEA) helpful
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) preferred
• Experience with 4M change process preferred

Skills

• Comfortable working independently and with others
• 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
• MS Office Suite proficiency
• Proficiency with Minitab preferred

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Employer-supported childcare/babysitting programs
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Opportunity to grow in a diverse work environment with a global company
• 401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match

Location: Phoenix, AZ