Technical Program Manager

Job Description

Title: Technical Program Manager

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Pack Development

Location: Troy, MI

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!

Brief Summary of Role:

As a Battery Technical Program Manager, you will play a key role in leading the development and execution of our HV battery projects focused on prismatic cell form factor. You will work closely with the customer and cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure the successful delivery of battery systems that meet our high standards for performance, safety, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Participate in the planning, execution, and delivery of battery pack projects from concept through production.

Collaborate with customer, sales, and engineering teams to define technical requirements, develop project timelines, and identify resources needed for successful project completion.

Coordinate with a multi-cultural R&D team to incorporate the latest in battery technology and innovations into product designs.

Manage technical risks throughout the project, developing and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Facilitate communication across customer, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure alignment and address any technical challenges.

Monitor project progress, adjusting plans and resources as needed to meet deadlines and budget constraints.

Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.

Serve as a technical liaison between the company, suppliers, and external partners to ensure technical specifications and quality standards are met.

Prepare and present project updates, technical reviews, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders.

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to high voltage battery systems for electric vehicles

Desired Job Experience:

In-depth understanding of pack and part design integration, specifically new welding structure, component design, and external CAN design.

Proficient in guiding product design engineering responsibilities across the entirety of the development process, from initial quoting stages to mass production.

Skilled in utilizing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems to streamline and manage project documentation and workflows.

Experienced in conducting milestone reviews for program development, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholder requirements and approvals.

Demonstrates a strong sense of dependability, initiative, and cooperation within cross-functional program development teams currently in concept phase.

Exhibits independence and self-guidance to effectively manage responsibilities and priorities, catering to both short and long-term project needs.

Adaptable and capable of seamlessly integrating into teams of varying sizes within fast-paced environments.

Proficient in performing thorough analysis and interpretation of test data to support product validation efforts.

Demonstrates problem-solving skills utilizing methodologies such as Design of Experiments (DOE), 8D, etc.

Highly motivated team player with exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Capable of fostering and maintaining strong relationships for collaboration across all levels of the organization.

Contributes to team growth and accountability through the completion of projects in a professional, collaborative, and timely manner.

Possesses knowledge and experience within the automotive, particularly in high voltage battery systems and electric vehicles.

Maintains a record of predictable and reliable attendance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Direct experience (4+) with high-voltage battery systems or related electrification technologies

Proven experience (7+ years) of engineering excellence in vehicle/component development and product launch.

Understanding of battery chemistry, familiarity of cell form factors, battery management systems (BMS), battery component integration, and the latest trends in HV battery technology.

Experience with product development cycles, from concept to manufacturing.

Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to high-voltage batteries and electric vehicles.

Experience:

Familiarity with Prismatic Cell development form factor.

English/Korean bi-lingual preferred.

Experience leading product design engineering responsibilities through the complete development process (quote to mass production)

Experience with PLM systems.

Experience with program development milestone reviews – for internal and external stakeholder approvals.

cooperation and dependability – sense of dependability as a part of program development cross functional teams,

Independence – self guidance and initiative to manage one-self’s responsibilities and priorities for the short and long term project needs,

Self-starting and ready to work with a small and large teams in a fast-paced environments.

Everyday expectation

Cooperation and dependability – sense of dependability as a part of program development cross functional teams,

Independence – self guidance and initiative to manage one-self’s responsibilities and priorities for the short and long term project needs,

Self-starting and ready to work with a small and large teams in a fast-paced environments

Ability to perform analysis and interpret test data to support product validation

Demonstrated problem solving skills using Design of Experiments (DOE), 8D, etc.

Must be a highly motivated team player with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships for collaboration and work across the organization.

Contributes to team growth and accountability by completing projects in a professional, collaborative, and timely manner.

Knowledge and experience within automotive and heavy duty vehicle industries, including high voltage battery systems and electric vehicles.

Predictable and reliable attendance.

Benefits Overview

100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family

100% employer-paid disability and life insurance

Employer supported childcare/babysitting programs

Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays

Opportunity to grow in diverse work environment with a global company

401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match

LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO

Full-time