Quality Engineer (General)

LG Energy Solution; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive continuous quality improvement by analyzing data and maintaining standards.

You will oversee all quality inspections, including off shifts, and manage non-conformance reports to ensure corrective actions are taken. Responsibilities include data-driven problem solving, developing and maintaining work instructions, training operators on changes, and collaborating with HQ to ensure testing for materials or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent; MS preferred.
• Engineering discipline: Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/CS or equivalent.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all quality inspections, including off shifts.
• Submit non-conformance reports and follow up to ensure corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate and standardized collection of data.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Work independently and with others.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure testing for changes.
• Provide data as requested by other teams including HQ.
• Track SPC data of inspections and drive future changes.
• Write and maintain work instructions.
• Train operators when changes occur.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MS preferred

Tools

Minitab

PFMEA

SPC

Job description

Title:Quality Engineer

Reports to:Quality Engineering Manager

Location: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