Senior Engineer, Production

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 : Sr. Engineer, 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.  Company LinkedIn

 

Summary :  

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

 

Responsibilities :

• Comply with health/safety/environmental/fire regulations and educate engineers
• Manage production progress in accordance with the production plan including inventory management (classification of good products/pending inventory)
• 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 any possible impact
  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 magnitude (how much product has been affected by an issue)
• Communicate with local and international vendors and purchasing departments 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.)
• Develop Production Engineer's Competency
  • Teach and mentor the 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 7 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