Senior Production Engineer - Lead Battery Line Improvements

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to provide technical leadership and analytical support for cylindrical battery production lines. You will focus on safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives, and drive sustainable improvements across processes and equipment.

The role requires 7+ years in engineering within a manufacturing setting, plus a Bachelor’s degree. You will mentor staff, lead Six Sigma initiatives, and collaborate across departments to resolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field is required.
• 7+ years of engineering experience in production/manufacturing/plant environments.
• Must wear PPE as required (glasses, helmet, shoes, vests, gloves).
• Ability to work shifts up to 12 hours.
• Ability to lift/push/pull items up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and fire-prevention requirements; guide engineers and production staff.
• Monitor production performance against plans, classify inventory status, and report trends.
• Lead engineering activities to meet quality, cost and delivery targets; prepare performance reports.
• Identify priorities, downtime, quality issues, and process failures; lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement short-, mid-, and long-term improvement projects to boost productivity, quality, or cost.
• Lead or support Six Sigma and CI initiatives, including data analysis and project tracking.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing and vendors to resolve issues.
• Update standards and control documents after major production events.
• Mentor engineers and train staff on new equipment and processes.
• Maintain 5S and 3R principles in the workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

DOE

PFMEA

RCA

Data analysis

Process optimization

Leadership

CAD tools

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to provide technical leadership and analytical support for cylindrical battery production lines. You will focus on safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives, and drive sustainable improvements across processes and equipment.

The role requires 7+ years in engineering within a manufacturing setting, plus a Bachelor’s degree. You will mentor staff, lead Six Sigma initiatives, and collaborate across departments to resolve