Process Engineer (General)

LG Energy Solution; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401k matching

Career growth

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize productivity and sustainability in EV battery production. You will set recipes, align specs, manage process capability, and lead defect reduction with strong technical process knowledge.

You will analyze productivity and OEE, troubleshoot equipment, and implement SOPs. A focus on health/safety and 5S3R standards is required, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement across lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; MBA or MS preferred.
• 1-3+ years’ experience in production technology preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze productivity, yield and overall equipment efficiency (OEE) of assigned process and department.
• Troubleshoot machines with engineers and operators to maximize yield and OEE.
• Analyze quality issues to provide corrective actions.
• Create SOPs and train operators to ensure correct floor implementation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and fire regulations.
• Establish process conditions and optimize specifications.
• Maintain and update PFD, PFMEA, and CP documents.
• Drive chronic defect reduction and 4M change verifications.
• Support internal and customer audits and address non-conformances.
• Respond to quality issues for the customer and implement improvements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Process management

Attention to detail

Six Sigma

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Title: Process Engineer

Reports to:Process Engineering Manager

Location:Holland, MI

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

Summary:

The Process Engineer will provide support in optimizing productivity and sustainability of EV battery production through high level of technical knowledge while ensuring stable mass production quality & PD improvement through recipe setting, spec aligning, process capability management, and high quality defect improvement based on a technical understanding of the process and equipment

Responsibilities:

• Analyze productivity, yield and overall equipment efficiency (OEE) of assigned process and department
• Work with engineers and operators to troubleshoot machines to ensure highest yield and OEE
• Analyze Quality issues to provide corrective actions
• Improve production processes by creating various SOPs and train operators to ensure understanding and correct implementation to floor
• Compliance with health/safety/environmental/ fire regulations
• Spec. optimization and process conditions establishment
• PFD: process flow diagram, PFMEA: process failure mode and effects analysis, CP: control plan
• Chronic defect improvement activities
• Production/development model dissemination and 4M change verification
• Conduct internal and customer audits
• Non-conformance report handling and improvement
• Response to internal/external quality issues for the customer
• Establishment and revision of PFD, PF Manual
• 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 in Engineering or related field,MBA or MS preferred,or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience:

• 1-3+ years’ of experience in production technology related job preferred but not required

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
• Six Sigma knowledge
• MS Office Suite

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
• Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays
• 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