Inspection Engineer

Job Description

Vision Systems Engineer

Ultium Cells Overview:

Ultium Cells is a joint venture Lithium-Ion Automotive Battery Cell Manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution and General Motors.

This new construction high-technology plant will have the latest Battery Cell manufacturing technology. The investment in this new business venture represents a commitment of more than $2.3 Billion. It will be among the largest Battery Cell Manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce Battery Cells for General Motors North American electric vehicle applications. The Ultium Cells partners include LG Energy Solution, the world’s largest manufacturer of Automotive Battery Cells in the world, and General Motors, a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

Job Purpose:

Prevent quality issue in advance and maximize output (yield, OEE) through the establishment of inspection system, management of inspection equipment maintenance, improvement of inspection equipment performance, and the introduction of new equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

Compliance with health/safety/environmental/fire regulations

- In case of emergency or danger, immediately stop work (e.g., in case of safety accidents such as worker

injury (stenosis, cut, etc.))

- Report singularity to Part Leader / Team Leader

- Report accidents and risk factors to Part Leader / Team Leader

- Implement safety improvements

Inspection machine PM management (inspection machine maintenance/performance management)

- PM Planning (work content, period, personnel input, time required)

- Technician PM work order and result check

- Optimization of preventive maintenance items for inspection machine maintenance (PM Activity)

- Establishment of inspection machine spare parts management system

- Calibration to maintain inspection machine performance, management of MSA (Measurement Systems

Analysis)

Inspector equipment improvement activities

- Analyze and quantify equipment failure items (MTTR, MTBF)

- Analyze the cause of equipment failure and derive improvement items

- Review/derive and implement the predictive maintenance plan for the advancement of inspection equipment

- Prevention of recurrence through failure analysis report creation, education/dissemination, and improvement

for BM

- Request and implement improvement on equipment makers for chronic problems

Improving/managing inspection machine accuracy and detection power

- Monitoring inspection machine accuracy and detection power

- Derivation/analysis of major factors for major inspection items

- For process-borne issues, feedback to the production and equipment departments

- For issues attributable to the inspection machine, improvement plans are derived and inspection conditions

are optimized.

- Continuous monitoring of the results of the measures

Establishment of inspection information management system

- Investment review and investment cost capex execution approval based on the investment process.

- Inspection information management system development schedule management

- Reviewing compliance with system ordering specifications and monitoring data I/F stabilization

- System mass production transfer (to production department) and reporting (to supervisor)

Expansion of equipment and dissemination/application of new technologies for inspection

- Investment review and investment cost capex execution approval based on the investment process.

- Inspection machine set up schedule management

- Verification of facility production capacity and stabilization of operation quality in accordance with SAT

standards and facility order specifications

- After completing the inspection machine set up, mass production is transferred and inspection report is

carried out

Review/plan of Inspection machine Model development and Model change

- Review of Model development (investment, schedule)

- Investment review and investment cost capex execution approval based on the Model development process

- Inspection machine H/W production and inspection recipe development schedule management

- Model change recipe status management

Developing Technician skill improvement plan and implementing

- Develop and run training courses to improve technician skills

- Technician skill matrix management

Establishment and management of inspection machine standards (design, installation, operation)

- Establishment and revision of inspection machine specifications and design standards

- Establishment and revision of inspection machine IP

Establishment and revision of PFD, BM/PM/PD Manual (BM/PD Measures Guide) *PFD: Process Flow Diagram

- Analyze the cause and check the action history for BM/PD issues

- Enactment/revision of PFD and BM/PD manual on BM/PD issues

- Production team sharing of BM/PM/PD Manual (EKMS, B-Lex registration) and inspection technician

training

Developing Competency

- Participate in LBA (LG Energy Solution Battery Academy)

- Participate in business exchanges for each site

- Participate in online training (GMES platform, B-Lex case, etc.) * GMES : Global Manufacturing Execution System

- Participate in mentoring program with new engineers

Performing other duties assigned by the superior

Qualifications and Competencies:

Bachelor's Degree required in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or similar required

Machine Vision Engineering in a manufacturing or automotive engineering environment through an internship, co-op, entry level job role, or similar is preferred

Driven by objectives/KPI’s; consistent; and high personal ownership to upholding accountability to established standards and practices

Ability to use Logical thinking and decision making by focusing on identifying root cause objectively using data, analyzing production results, and following proven problem-solving methods

Knowledge of Mechanical/technical curiosity and mindset

Commitment and desire to learn our complex battery manufacturing processes with the goal of becoming a go-to resource for technical problem-solving discussions

Effective communication and presentation skills

MS Office tool-based report writing and oral communication skills

Ability to work well with individuals and teams across the company to achieve team goals and targets

Good computer, Troubleshooting, Problem-solving, Critical thinking skills

Ability to work well in a team environment a requirement

Total Rewards Information:

We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:

Blue Cross – Blue Shield Health Care

Competitive Dental and vision insurance

13 paid holidays annually

Tuition Assistance for continuing education

Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles

Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone

Comfortable air-conditioned work environment

Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

#ZRCompany Description

The Future is Calling You

Electricity is the future of transportation, powered by battery cells that are designed and manufactured by some of the brightest, most innovative people in the world. Ultium Cells is committed to using the most technologically advanced methods in the industry to produce the very best of those battery cells, now and for generations to come.

But we understand that it's what's on the inside that counts, with our batteries and our people. Which is why we need a team of forward-thinking folks, ready to seize the opportunity and help us charge into a more sustainable, all-electric transportation future powered by Ultium Cells batteries.

We are looking for talented individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and a can-do spirit to grow with us in Warren, Ohio, Spring Hill, Tennessee, and Lansing, Michigan.