Engineer II, New Product Introduction (NPI)

LG Energy Solution Arizona•Queen Creek, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer II, New Product Introduction (NPI) supports site-level execution of battery cell development and mass production transfer projects led by Headquarters NPI/R&D in South Korea. Under the guidance of an NPI Engineer, this role assists with on-site execution from pilot-line validation through mass-production stabilization. Work includes collecting cell assembly process data, supporting customer PPAP preparation, helping stabilize initial production yield, and contributing to process parameter validation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, such as Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in NPI, Process Engineering, or Quality Engineering in manufacturing.
Experience working within PPAP documentation frameworks, including PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and Cpk/Ppk.
Familiarity with shop-floor problem-solving methodologies such as 8D reports or 5-Why.
Working knowledge of statistical data analysis tools such as Minitab and SPC.

Nice To Haves

Battery cell assembly experience.
Business English proficiency, verbal and written, for collaboration with HQ and global clients.
Familiarity with Six Sigma, DOE, and statistical tools.
Experience with HQ-to-plant technology-transfer projects for new battery cell products.
Experience supporting customer PPAP submissions and audit responses under IATF 16949 quality standards.

Responsibilities

Assist with pilot runs and DV/PD/PV sample builds according to HQ R&D/NPI schedules.
Help validate transferred assembly process recipes and parameters, including welding conditions, electrolyte amount, and pressing force.
Collect assembly process data, document variances across equipment and lines, and provide supporting feedback to HQ R&D as directed.
Prepare supporting reports on line uptime, cell yield, and bottleneck analysis for NPI Gate Reviews.
Collect and submit assembly process capability data, including Cpk/Ppk, Gauge R&R, and MSA data, as requested by HQ Quality or Customer Support teams.
Localize and update site-specific PFMEAs, SOPs, and inspection standards based on HQ documents such as DFMEA/PFMEA and Control Plans.
Support line tours and demonstrations of assembly and inspection processes during customer audits, and help implement corrective actions for audit findings.
Monitor ramp-up yield trends, support Pareto analysis of defect types, and help control process variation to achieve target capability for key assembly processes.
Support preparation of 8D reports for NPI-stage defects and assist with root cause investigations using cross-sectional analysis; report findings to the NPI Engineer.
Assist with optimizing laser welding parameters, electrolyte injection and soaking time, and humidity and pressure controls to reduce defect rates.
Help transfer validated assembly-process know-how, safety guidelines, and operating precautions to site manufacturing and quality teams.
Document and manage approvals for 4M (Man, Machine, Material, Method) changes during the NPI phase.