Engineer II, Process

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. is seeking a Process/Production Engineer II in Lansing, MI to identify line priorities and address issues with the goal of meeting production targets.

You will perform data analysis and communicate with multiple teams to develop and implement practical solutions that improve quality and uptime. Your responsibilities include creating reports, coordinating with shifts, mentoring other engineers, and driving long-term cost-saving projects under 5S/6S-like standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience.
• Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering background preferred.
• Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Address quality reports and events promptly to meet production targets.
• Create accurate reports about events and follow up to ensure issues are resolved.
• Communicate with team and other departments to review activity during other shifts.
• Identify line priorities, problems and risk range at beginning of each shift.
• Develop long-term improvement projects to address recurring quality issues.
• Teach and mentor the other engineers, delegating tasks when appropriate.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to solve problems.
• Track production, identify highest fallout, and report/address causes.
• Report repair costs using monthly EA form.
• Train production team members on new equipment or procedures.
• Process flow diagrams for handling procedures.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Attention to detail

Technical proficiency

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or MS preferred

Job description

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ESMI:Prismatic:Assy Tech:DNC/AZS Full Time Lansing, MI, US

Reports to: Manager, Production

Location: Lansing, MI

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:

As a Process/Production Engineer II, you will identify line priorities and address issues with the goal of meeting production targets. This role requires skilled data analysis and the ability to communicate with multiple teams and operators to develop and implement solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Address quality reports and events promptly to meet production targets
• Create accurate reports about events and follow up to ensure issues are resolved
• Communicate with team and other departments to review activity during other shifts
• Identify line priorities, problems (down time, equipment issues), and risk range (how much product has been affected by an issue) at beginning of each shift
• Develop long‑term improvement projects to address recurring quality issues
• Teach and mentor the other engineers, delegating tasks when appropriate
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to solve problems
• Track production, identify highest fallout, and report/address causes
• Communicate with local and international vendors and purchasing department to facilitate equipment repairs and replacements
• Report repair costs using monthly EA form
• Train production team members on new equipment or procedures
• Process flow diagrams for handling procedures
• Send out quality alerts
• Present problems and solutions to president and plant manager in weekly meetings
• Participate in Green Belt initiative: Spearhead a long‑term cost‑saving project, track data, take courses, present reports
• 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
• Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering background preferred
• Six Sigma preferred

Experience:

• 3 to 6+ years mechanical engineering experience in production/plant environment 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