Quality Engineer (General)

LG Energy Solution; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Growth in diverse, global environment

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. seeks a Quality Engineer to drive continuous improvement by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining standards, and communicating with stakeholders from operators to management. You will lead quality inspections and document control while supporting 5S3R practices at the site.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (MS preferred) with 0–3+ years in quality or related fields, and experience with PFMEA, control plans, and SPC is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent; MS preferred.
• Engineering/CS or equivalent background.
• 0 to 3+ years in quality engineering or related role.
• Experience with PFMEA, control plans and SPC is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality inspections and off-shift activity.
• Submit non-conformance reports and follow up corrective actions.
• Ensure standardized data collection and SPC monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement via data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Write and maintain work instructions; train operators.
• Maintain 5S3R standards at the work site.
• Collaborate with HQ and other teams as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

MS Office Suite

Minitab

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MS preferred

Tools

PFMEA

Control plans

SPC

4M change process

Job description

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

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
• 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