Engineer II, Production

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking a Production Engineer II to ensure safe, efficient, and stable manufacturing. You will analyze performance, resolve process and quality issues, and push continuous-improvement efforts across multiple teams.

You’ll lead root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and support new processes, equipment, and standards while collaborating with global teams to optimize production and drive quality and cost improvements.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with production data analysis and RCA, DOE, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Aufgaben

• Monitor and analyze production performance, including throughput, efficiency, quality, downtime, yield and other indicators.
• Identify production issues and investigate routine to moderately complex process, quality, and equipment concerns.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and implement production improvements to increase productivity, quality and cost efficiency.
• Support short- and mid-term projects addressing recurring production or process issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve production and technical issues.

Kenntnisse

Engineering problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

JMP

Minitab

CAD

Production-management systems

Jobbeschreibung

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!

Job Summary

The Production Engineer II is responsible for supporting safe, efficient, and stable manufacturing operations by independently analyzing production performance, resolving process and quality issues, and implementing continuous-improvement activities. This role works cross-functionally to improve productivity, quality, cost, and delivery performance and supports the implementation of new processes, equipment, and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production performance, including throughput, efficiency, quality, downtime, yield, and other key production indicators.
• Identify production issues and operational risks and independently investigate routine to moderately complex process, quality, and equipment-related concerns.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement and validate corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and implement production improvement activities to increase productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Support short- and mid-term improvement projects addressing recurring production, quality, or process issues.
• Prepare and maintain production performance reports, identify trends and risks, and recommend appropriate improvement actions.
• Support Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, and other continuous-improvement initiatives through data analysis, project execution, and results tracking.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Equipment, Safety, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to resolve production and technical issues.
• Collaborate with LGES global manufacturing teams and external vendors, as applicable, to support process optimization, technical problem-solving, and production improvements.
• Support the introduction, trial, validation, and stabilization of new products, processes, or equipment.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures, work instructions, control plans, process documentation, and other applicable production standards.
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented improvements and recommend additional actions when performance targets are not achieved.
• Provide technical support to production personnel and assist with training operators and technicians on new or revised processes, equipment, and procedures.
• Maintain workplace organization and cleanliness in accordance with 5S and 3R standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, safety standards, environmental requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Three or more years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, production, or plant environment.
• Demonstrated experience with production processes, manufacturing problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Experience analyzing production data and using results to identify and implement process improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for scheduled shifts of up to 12 hours.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, twist, bend, reach overhead, and sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

• Production and manufacturing process analysis.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement methodologies.
• PFMEA and other quality or risk-analysis tools.
• Production data analysis and statistical problem-solving.
• JMP, Minitab, or similar statistical-analysis software preferred.
• CAD or production-management systems preferred.
• Six Sigma certification or demonstrated practical application preferred.
• Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills.

Why should you work here?

• 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.

EEO Statement

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