Engineer I, Process

LG Energy Solution Arizona•Queen Creek, AZ

About The Position

We awaken the world with energy. LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world. Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility! Job Summary: The Process Engineer I, will participate in the optimization of sustainable Cell Process Technology, exhibiting a level of technical knowledge of the manufacturing process and equipment while ensuring quality & PD (Process Down) improvement through recipe setting, specification alignment, process capability management, and defect improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, electrical or material science,) or related field (chemistry or electrochemistry) required, or equivalent, relevant experience
1+ years of work experience in a technological or manufacturing field with preference for experience with Cell Process Technology
Basic understanding of quality systems (Six Sigma), DOE (Design of Experiments), and statistical tools.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Organizational and multitasking skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with imaging tools such as WEM, XRD, XRF spectroscopy etc.

Responsibilities

Analyze Quality issues to assist in corrective & preventive actions.
Support Design of Experiments (DOE), planning and data collection for parameter optimization.
Testing and evaluation of new Cell processes and equipment.
Analyze and report on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Process Down (PD), and Yield of assigned process and production department.
Non-conformance report handling and improvement & corrective action.
Support in the establishment and revision of process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), and Control Plans (CP).
Development model introduction (NPI) and 4M change verification.
Conducting internal and customer audits.
Aid in response to internal / external quality issues for the customer.
Chronic defect improvement activities.
Work with engineers / operators to troubleshoot machines to ensure highest yield and OEE.
Compliance with health / safety / environmental / fire regulations.
Improve production processes by creating various Standard Operating Procedures and train operators to ensure understanding and correct implementation.
Perform other duties as assigned.