Quality Engineer (General)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Childcare programs

Paid time off

Holidays

Global company

401k match

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead data-driven quality improvements across shifts in Holland, MI or Phoenix, AZ.

You will oversee inspections, manage non-conformances, and ensure standardized data collection while driving continual process improvements. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering field, lean six sigma knowledge, and experience with PFMEA/SPC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge (Greenbelt or Black Belt preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality inspections across shifts.
• Submit and follow up on non-conformance reports.
• Ensure accurate and standardized data collection.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with team and stakeholders; work independently when needed.
• Coordinate testing for material or dimension changes.
• Provide data requests to HQ and other teams.
• Monitor SPC data and drive future changes.
• Write and maintain work instructions; train operators on changes.
• Maintain 5S3R standards on site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Project management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

MS Office Suite

Minitab

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Engineering/CS background

Tools

Minitab

MS Office Suite

PFMEA

SPC

Job description

Title

Quality Engineer

Reports to

Quality Engineering Manager

Location

Holland, MI or Pheonix, AZ

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

This role drives continuous quality improvement by gathering and analyzing data, maintaining standards, proposing solutions, and communicating with all stakeholders, from operators to high-level management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all quality inspections, including activity of off shifts
• Submit non-conformance reports if needed and follow up to ensure problems are corrected
• Ensure accurate and standardized collection of data
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and troubleshooting
• Work independently and also in collaboration with others
• Communicate with all stakeholders to ensure testing for changes in materials or dimensions occurs
• Provide data as requested by other work related team include HQ
• Track/monitoring SPC data of all inspections and drive future changes
• Write and maintain work instructions
• Train operators when any changes occur
• 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 or equivalent, relevant experience (MS preferred)
• Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/industrial Engineering / Computer science / or equivalent
• Knowledge Lean Six Sigma (Greenbelt or black belt holder preferred)

Experience

• 0 to 3+ years of experience in a quality engineer or related role
• Experience with complete core documents, including control plans and process failure mode effects analysis (PFMEA) helpful
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) preferred
• Experience with 4M change process 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
• MS Office Suite
• Proficiency with Minitab preferred

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