Engineer II, New Product Introduction (NPI)

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking an NPI/Process Engineer to support on-site battery cell development and mass production transfer projects under HQ guidance.

You will help collect data, validate processes, and assist in PPAP activities to ensure smooth scale-up from pilot to production. You will collaborate with R&D and quality teams, monitor yield, document issues, and support 8D investigations while aligning with PFMEA/Control Plan requirements to drive consistent process capability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, or related fields).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in NPI, Process Engineering, or Quality Engineering in manufacturing.
• Experience with PPAP documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, Cpk/Ppk).
• Familiarity with 8D and 5-Why problem-solving methodologies and Minitab/SPC.

Responsibilities

• New Cell Line Transfer & Ramp-Up Support: assist with pilot runs and DV/PD/PV sample builds per HQ R&D/NPI schedules.
• Assembly Process Parameter Validation: help validate process recipes and parameter settings transferred from HQ.
• Data Collection & Variance Analysis: collect assembly data and document variances across equipment/lines, provide feedback to HQ R&D.
• Project Gate Review Support: prepare line uptime, cell yield, and bottleneck analyses for NPI Gate Reviews.
• PPAP Data Collection & Package Support: collect and submit assembly process capability data (Cpk/Ppk), Gauge R&R, and MSA data.
• Site Quality Documentation Alignment: localize and update PFMEAs, SOPs, and inspection standards per HQ documents.
• Customer On-Site Audit Support: support line tours and audits; assist with corrective actions for findings.
• Initial Yield & Cpk Support: monitor ramp-up yield trends and Pareto analysis; control process variation to meet targets.
• Issue Documentation: assist in 8D reports for NPI-stage defects and root cause investigations.
• Process Parameter Assistance: optimize laser welding parameters, electrolyte steps, humidity/pressure controls.
• Knowledge Transfer Assistance: transfer validated know-how to site manufacturing and quality teams.
• 4M Change Tracking: document and manage 4M changes during the NPI phase.

Skills

NPI experience

Process engineering

Quality engineering

PPAP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

SPC

Job description

Queen Creek, Arizona

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.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

Role Summary

Support the site-level NPI execution team for battery cell development and mass production transfer projects led by Headquarters NPI/R&D in South Korea. In this role, you will assist the end-to-end on-site execution from pilot line validation to mass production stabilization. Under the NPI Engineer's guidance, you will collect cell assembly process data, support customer PPAP preparation, help stabilize initial production yield, and contribute to process parameter validation.

Responsibilities

• New Cell Line Transfer & Ramp-Up Support:Assist with pilot runs and DV/PD/PV sample builds in accordance with HQ R&D/NPI schedules.
• Assembly Process Parameter Validation:Help validate process recipes and parameter settings (welding conditions, electrolyte amount, pressing force, etc.) transferred from HQ.
• Data Collection & Variance Analysis:Assist in collecting assembly process data and documenting variances across equipment/lines; provide supporting feedback to HQ R&D as directed.
• Project Gate Review Support:Support the preparation of line uptime, cell yield, and bottleneck analysis reports required for NPI Gate Reviews.
• PPAP Data Collection & Package Support:Assist with collecting and submitting assembly process capability data (Cpk/Ppk), Gauge R&R, and MSA data as requested by HQ Quality/Customer Support teams.
• Site Quality Documentation Alignment:Help localize and update site-specific PFMEAs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and inspection standards based on HQ standard documents (DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plan).
• Customer On-Site Audit Support:Support line tours and demonstrations of key assembly/inspection processes during customer audits; assist with implementing corrective actions for audit findings.
• Initial Yield & Cpk Support:Assist in monitoring ramp-up yield trends, supporting Pareto analysis on defect types, and helping control process variation to achieve target capability for key assembly processes.
• Issue Documentation:Support the preparation of 8D reports for NPI-stage defects (e.g., tab welding failures, dimensional/visual defects, sealing/leakage issues); assist in root cause investigations using cross-sectional analysis, with findings reported to the NPI Engineer.
• Process Parameter Assistance:Support optimization of laser welding parameters, electrolyte injection/soaking time, and humidity/pressure controls to reduce defect rates.
• Knowledge Transfer Assistance:Help transfer validated assembly process know-how, safety guidelines, and operating precautions to the site manufacturing and quality teams.
• 4M Change Tracking:Assist in documenting and managing approvals for 4M (Man, Machine, Material, Method) changes occurring during the NPI phase.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, or related fields).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in NPI, Process Engineering, or Quality Engineering in manufacturing.
• Technical Competencies including:
• Experience working within PPAP documentation frameworks (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, Cpk/Ppk).
• Familiarity with shop-floor problem-solving methodologies such as 8D Report or 5-Why.
• Working knowledge of statistical data analysis tools (Minitab, SPC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Battery Cell Assembly Experience.
• Language & Communication: Business English proficiency (both verbal and written) for cross-functional collaboration with HQ and global clients.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as Six Sigma, DOE, and statistical tools.
• Project & Quality System Experience including HQ-to-plant tech transfer projects for new battery cell products and supporting customer PPAP submission and audit response under IATF 16949 quality standards.

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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