Engineer I, Defect Engineering

Title:  Engineer I, Defect Engineering

Reports to:  Manager, Defect Engineering

Location:  Lansing, 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! www.lgenergymi.com   

Summary: 

The Defect Engineer I identifies battery cell defects caused by contamination and reduce them through equipment and procedural improvements. The individual in this role will drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement in our li-ion battery cell manufacturing clean room.  

Responsibilities: 

• Implement improvements that reduce foreign particles using a structured problem-solving approach, such as lean Six Sigma, including:
  1. Using complex equipment such as scanning electron microscopes (SEM)
  2. Identifying the root cause (source of contamination) in the production process
  3. Designing, prototyping (including 3D printing) and piloting improvements
  4. Verifying that improvements are effective
  5. Standardizing improvements and communicating them with others both written and verbally
• Train production team members on best practices and process changes
• Collaborate with other teams (e.g. Production, Quality, etc.) to resolve internal and external quality issues 
• Engage in weekly meeting with the production team to review and plan 
• Participate in large-scale planning or installation projects as needed
• Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions
• Aid in the design the testing or control of processing procedures
• Monitor material performance, and evaluate any quality issues
• Conduct or oversee tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality
• Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  1. Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  2. Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
• Lean Six Sigma (LSS) certification

Experience:

• 0-3 years of experience in engineering problem solving, with an emphasis on hands-on continuous improvement implementation
• Materials and mechanical engineering
• Manufacturing experience
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• CAD Design

Skills: 

• Comfortable working independently and with others
• Results-oriented and perseverant
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Project and process management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve

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