LG Energy Solution

Engineer II, SQA (Supplier Quality)

LG Energy Solution, Holland

Title: SQA Engineer II

Reports to: SQA Manager

Location: Holland, MI

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries!

Summary:

This role drives continuous quality improvement by gathering and analyzing data, maintaining standards, proposing solutions, and communicating with all stakeholders, from inspectors to high-level management.

Responsibilities:

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Respond to, and fully support, company plant production by ensuring all supplier parts meet engineering requirements
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Responsible for advanced product quality planning, and successful launch of supply base components
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Train operators when any changes occur
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Results for this position will be measured by internal customer satisfaction and supplier metrics
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Drive and support quality improvement efforts internally and externally
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Ensure that internal needs for Control Systems are established, communicated and met in a timely and functional manner at the supply base
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Optimize Process Capability on critical characteristics at the supply base through effective application of statistical analysis techniques and Problem-Solving.
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Proactively work with suppliers to minimize and/or eliminate launch and ongoing quality/performance issues
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Complete daily documentation and audits, as required by position
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Participate in, and successfully complete, any and all training requirements
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Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
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Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
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Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
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Perform other duties as assigned
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Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
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LSS Green belt preferred
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Experience:

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3 to 6+ years of experience in a quality engineer or related role
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Experience with complete core documents, including control plans and process failure mode effects analysis (PFMEA) helpful
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Experience with statistical process control (SPC)
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Experience with 4M change process (preferred)
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Experience and knowledge of Drawing, SOP, Control plan, CTQ, SPC
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Experience with Global Plant and Supplier Development a plus
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Skills:

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Comfortable working independently and with others
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Results-oriented and perseverant
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Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Project and process management skills
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Strong attention to detail
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Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve
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Must have demonstrated knowledge of APQP, inspection equipment and techniques, root cause failure analysis, capability studies, statistical distributions, machine and assembly processes, problem solving, PFD/PFMEA/Control Plan, PPAP, 8D/5Why, team facilitation and geometric dimensioning and tolerance
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Experience with report writing in Microsoft Word and graphical analysis in Minitab strongly preferred
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Ability to travel domestic and internationally
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Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
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Able to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global sites
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