Engineer I, Process

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:

The Process Engineer I will provide support in optimizing productivity and sustainability of battery production through high level of technical knowledge while ensuring stable mass production quality & PD improvement through recipe setting, spec aligning, process capability management, and high-quality defect improvement based on a technical understanding of the process and equipment

Responsibilities:

• Analyze productivity, yield and overall equipment efficiency (OEE) of assigned process and department
• Work with engineers and operators to troubleshoot machines to ensure highest yield and OEE
• Analyze Quality issues to provide corrective actions
• Improve production processes by creating various SOPs and train operators to ensure understanding and correct implementation to floor 
• Compliance with health/safety/environmental/ fire regulations
• Spec. optimization and process conditions establishment 
• PFD: process flow diagram, PFMEA: process failure mode and effects analysis, CP: control plan
• Chronic defect improvement activities 
• Production/development model dissemination and 4M change verification
• Conduct internal and customer audits
• Non-conformance report handling and improvement 
• Response to internal/external quality issues for the customer
• Establishment and revision of PFD, PF Manual
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent, relevant experience
• Must be available to work weekend/night shifts based on team’s needs 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Experience:

• 1-3+ years’ of experience in production technology related job preferred but not required
• Experience in working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working in Asian HQ global company

Skills:

• Six Sigma knowledge
• MS Office Suite
• Written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong attention to detail
• Organizational and multitasking skills