Engineer I, Process

LG Energy Solution Arizona • Queen Creek, AZ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is located in Queen Creek, Arizona, and is LG Group’s first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America. The Engineer I, Process supports assigned cell manufacturing processes under the supervision of an Engineer II or higher-level process engineering resource. The role applies foundational engineering principles, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving to support troubleshooting, process optimization, and continuous improvement. The Engineer I contributes to process qualification, data analysis, and documentation activities while developing toward more independent contribution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of DOE, SPC, process capability analysis, root cause analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with engineering and quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Analysis, and Failure Analysis.
• Ability to support troubleshooting of manufacturing and process-related problems of limited complexity under supervision.
• Ability to assist with manufacturing data analysis and help translate findings into practical process improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Quality, Equipment Engineering, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering assignments and improvement projects with close supervision.
• Demonstrated ability or eagerness to provide technical guidance to Manufacturing Technicians and operators.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in lithium-ion battery, automotive, semiconductor, chemical processing, advanced manufacturing, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with battery cell production processes such as stacking/winding, welding, casing, electrolyte filling, or related processes.
• Working proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, or equivalent software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring, analyzing, and improving assigned manufacturing processes to enhance quality, yield, cycle time, OEE, Process Down (PD), scrap, and productivity.
• Support investigation of process and quality issues by gathering data, documenting symptoms, and contributing to root cause analysis under supervision.
• Assist with the design and execution of DOE, SPC, process capability analysis, and other statistical evaluations as directed by senior process engineers.
• Support optimization of manufacturing parameters, recipes, specifications, and operating conditions within established engineering and quality requirements.
• Assist in maintaining and updating PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, process specifications, SOPs, work instructions, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Support qualification and validation activities for new materials, equipment, tooling, process changes, and 4M changes as assigned.
• Support New Model Introduction, process transfers, equipment installation, commissioning, and manufacturing ramp-up under the direction of experienced engineers.
• Assist the assigned process engineering team in providing technical support to Production, Equipment Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams for assigned production lines.
• Assist in analyzing manufacturing data and preparing draft reports, recommendations, and improvement proposals for review by senior engineers.
• Participate under guidance in continuous improvement, Lean/Six Sigma, cost reduction, automation, and smart manufacturing initiatives.
• Support internal and customer audits by preparing documentation and assisting in ensuring assigned processes comply with applicable quality, safety, and manufacturing standards.
• Provide technical guidance and training to Manufacturing Technicians, Operators, and other manufacturing personnel as appropriate.
• Support assigned engineering projects and cross-functional improvement activities within established scope, schedule, and technical requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level