Quality Engineer II - Bilingual - CONTRACTOR

LG Electronics North America; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 70,725 - 94,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost employee premiums for medical, dental, vision

401(k) match contributions

Generous Paid Time Off program

Performance-based incentives

Mental health resources

Family-oriented benefits

Job summary

LG Electronics North America in Aliso Viejo, California, is seeking an experienced Quality Analyst in Automotive Electronics. Responsibilities include leading quality-related issues, conducting warranty claims analysis, and providing hardware/software analysis. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of experience in automotive electronics, along with bilingual proficiency in Korean and English. The role involves approximately 30% travel and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage and a generous paid time off program.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of working experience in Automotive electronics (hands-on analysis of PCB, ECU testing and system-level integration).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Up to approximately 30% travel (domestic and international) as required by project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Manufacturing and Engineering quality related issues.
• Conduct warranty claims analysis and quality data analytics to identify trends.
• Ensure timely and compliant submission of customer-required documentation.

Skills

Automotive electronics experience

Bilingual in Korean and English

Communication skills

Technical knowledge in automotive electronics quality

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Knowledge of statistics/problem-solving tools

Ability to travel

Ability to lift equipment up to 30 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Minitab

PowerBI

Six Sigma

Job description

Recruiting Range: $70,725—$94,300 USD

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Manufacturing and Engineering quality related issues, customer return defect analysis process, and root cause investigations.
• Provide initial hardware/software (HW/SW) analysis (Diagnostic Trouble Codes & Bench Test Confirmation, Log Capture, PCB Component Level investigations, etc.) on suspect issues.
• Conduct warranty claims analysis and quality data analytics to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Report quality status to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Conduct and coordinate in‑vehicle testing and detailed in‑depth analysis, including supporting customer dealership visits and investigations.
• Ensure timely and compliant submission of customer‑required documentation.
• Support and coordinate responses to emerging quality issues, including containment and tracking.
• Support day‑to‑day quality and inspection activities at a local inspection facility to verify product quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3+ years of working experience in Automotive electronics (hands‑on analysis of PCB, ECU testing and system‑level integration).
• Bilingual in Korean and English.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical knowledge in automotive electronics quality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, advanced level).
• Knowledge of statistics/problem‑solving tools: Minitab, PowerBI, Six Sigma, 8D, 5‑Why problem‑solving, root cause analysis within a quality environment.
• Up to approximately 30% travel (domestic and international) as required by project needs, including frequent local travel between Aliso Viejo, Irvine, and Fountain Valley.
• Ability to lift equipment up to 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

Benefits for Full‑Time Employees

• No‑cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance‑based short‑term incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources.
• Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family‑oriented benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits for Temporary/Contractors

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through partner agencies.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

LG is committed to pay transparency as a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill set, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. Geographic pay differentials are considered in final offers, but the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.