Engineer I, Defect Engineering

LG Energy Solution; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Med/Dental/Vision paid for you and a/

Disability and life insurance

Childcare/babysitting programs

401k with company match

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. in Lansing, MI is seeking a Defect Engineer I to identify and reduce battery cell defects caused by contamination. The role focuses on quality and continuous improvement in Li-ion battery cell manufacturing within a clean room environment.

You will apply structured problem solving (lean Six Sigma), utilize SEM equipment, prototype improvements, and train production teams on best practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering or related field required; MBA/MS preferred or equivalent experience.
• Lean Six Sigma certification required or preferred.
• 0-3 years of hands-on problem-solving in manufacturing or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reduce defects due to contamination in Li-ion cell manufacturing.
• Apply structured problem solving (lean Six Sigma) and use SEM for analysis.
• Design, prototype (including 3D printing) and pilot improvements.
• Verify effectiveness of improvements and standardize across the process.
• Train production teams on new practices and changes.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Review failure data and lab results to determine root causes.
• Maintain 5S3R standards at the work site.

Skills

Independent work

Results-oriented

Critical thinking

Project management

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CAD Design

Job description

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com

Summary:

The Defect Engineer I identifies battery cell defects caused by contamination and reduce them through equipment and procedural improvements. The individual in this role will drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement in our li-ion battery cell manufacturing clean room.

Responsibilities:

• Implement improvements that reduce foreign particles using a structured problem-solving approach, such as lean Six Sigma, including:
• Using complex equipment such as scanning electron microscopes (SEM)
• Identifying the root cause (source of contamination) in the production process
• Designing, prototyping (including 3D printing) and piloting improvements
• Verifying that improvements are effective
• Standardizing improvements and communicating them with others both written and verbally
• Train production team members on best practices and process changes
• Collaborate with other teams (e.g. Production, Quality, etc.) to resolve internal and external quality issues
• Engage in weekly meeting with the production team to review and plan
• Participate in large-scale planning or installation projects as needed
• Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions
• Aid in the design the testing or control of processing procedures
• Monitor material performance, and evaluate any quality issues
• Conduct or oversee tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality
• Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives
• 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
• Lean Six Sigma (LSS) certification

Experience:

• 0-3 years of experience in engineering problem solving, with an emphasis on hands-on continuous improvement implementation
• Materials and mechanical engineering
• Manufacturing experienceMicrosoft Office, especially Excel
• CAD Design

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

Benefits Overview

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

Opportunity to grow in diverse work environment with a global company

401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match

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