Engineer II, Production

Job Description

Empower Every Possibility.

As one of the largest battery manufacturers in the world, LG Energy Solution aims to be an eco-friendly company that prioritizes the environment, fulfills its social responsibility, and creates sustainable future values.

Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. will lead production of LG's cylindrical batteries(EVs) in the North America.

Come join us in an exciting adventure of awakening the world with energy!

Title : Engineer II, Production

Reports to : Production Sr. Manager

Location : Queen Creek, AZ

We awaken the world with Energy. LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. (LGESAZ) develops and manufactures cylindrical batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), the first such facility in the United States Come join the leader in advanced IT and Mobility energy solutions to help us Empower Every Possibility!

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Summary :

As a Production Engineer II, the applicant will identify line priorities and address issues with the goal of meeting production targets of cylindrical batteries. This role requires skilled data analysis and the ability to communicate with multiple teams and operators to develop and implement solutions.

Responsibilities :

Perform engineering activities to achieve a goal of main Production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Main KPIs: Q (Quality), C (Cost), D (Delivery)

Report QCD status and improvement plan regularly (weekly / monthly)

Address quality reports and events promptly to minimize possible impacts

Track production record, identify highest fallout, and report/address causes

(Send out quality alerts and report to team leader, finish with nonconformance (NCR) report)

Develop short/mid/long-term improvement projects to address recurring quality issues

Participate in Six Sigma Green Belt initiative: Spearhead a long-term cost-saving project, track data, take courses, present reports

Communicate with team and other departments to review activities

Collaborate with other team members and departments to solve problems

Identify line priorities, problems (down time, equipment issues), and risk range

(how much product has been affected by an issue)

Communicate with local and international vendors and purchasing department to facilitate equipment repairs and replacements

Update standard documents after minor or critical QCD issues for preventing recurrence

All of improvement plans (Lessons Learned) have to be recorded in standard documents

(e.g. Control plan, Work Standard, Breakdown Maintenance (BM)/Process Down (PD)/Preventive Maintenance (PM) Guide, Operating Manual, etc.)

Teach and mentor other engineers, delegating tasks when appropriate

(Train production team members on new equipment or procedures)

Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards

5S : Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

3R : Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container

Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements :

Minimum of 3 years in engineering experience in production/plant environment

Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering or related field required

Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a period of up to 12 hours

Safety glasses

Steel-toed shoes

Must be able to perform the following over the course of up to 12 hours per day

Lift/push/pull up to 35 pounds on occasion

Stoop, twist, bend

Reach overhead

Sit and/or stand for lengthy periods

Skills :

Microsoft Office Suite

Production processes

Data analysis and processing

Six Sigma certification * Preferred but not required

DOE (Design of experiments) * Preferred but not required

CAD (Computer-aided design) and coding * Preferred but not required

Why should you work here?

1. You contribute towards more sustainable future

2. You are working with cutting-edge technologies

3. You will receive market leading Total Rewards Package

4. You will explore various Career Growth & Internal Advancement Opportunities

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Full-time