Engineer I, Quality

Title: Engineer I, SQA

Reports to: Manager, Quality

Location: Matteson, IL

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:

This Job is responsible for ensuring a product or component meets the established standards of quality including reliability, usability and performance. Verifying quality standards in accordance with the requirements of the organization. Communicate effectively within all levels of organization to discuss and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee effective implementation of the QMS, including any business accreditations


• Maintain the Quality Manuals and Quality Procedures and ensure contents are appropriate for business, operation, and customer requirements


• Train inspectors to perform components/product incoming/inline inspections


• Organize and manage internal and external audits and corrective action reporting, including training and guiding other auditors


• Attend meetings for abroad Suppliers and HQ request, if agenda is related to changes on components/product and quality issues


• Maintain the Standard Operating Procedure content and coordinate the issuing of these documents


• Review, collect, and analyze data on quality procedures to continuously improve plant targets using the 4M process


• Maintain and repair laboratory machines as necessary and track spare parts


• Train new inspectors and engineers on quality issues


• Promote the use of customer preferred techniques for continuous improvement such as Six-Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), and Measurement System Analysis


• Provide quality information to customer service team


• Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding compliance documentation or validation results


• Recommend resolution of identified deviations from established product or process standards


• Create, populate, or maintain databases for tracking validation activities, test results, or validated systems


• Participate in internal or external training programs to maintain knowledge of validation principles, industry trends, or novel technologies


• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  
  
  
  • Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  
  
  • Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
  
  


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical engineering or Chemistry, Mechanical, Material, Industrial, Electrical or Electronic engineering or equivalent

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing setting preferred


• Laboratory or research experience preferred


• Background with GTNT preferred

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


• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering


• Strong knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)


• Knowledge of quality systems and Lean manufacturing


• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9000


• MS Office Suite and Minitab


• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global sites

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