Industrial Engineer 1

LG Electronics•Fayette County, OH

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture, located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is bringing the power! A transformation is happening within the auto industry, and we are leading the way. We develop and manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs of the highest quality for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Established in 2023, The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. We are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it! The Industrial Engineer supports the development, implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of new and existing shipping, receiving, and material flow processes within LH Battery Manufacturing facility. This role focuses on improving efficiency, safety, and material availability to support production while operating in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. The position serves as a process liaison between Logistics, Material Management, Production Control, and Engineering, ensuring material movement aligns with production demand and manufacturing requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
0 to 3+ years of experience in manufacturing related job or equivalent relevant experience
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills
Experience in battery, automotive, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Familiarity with hazardous material handling and compliance
Experience in manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, or material flow engineering
Experience with Lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement methodologies
Positive attitude, open minded, and team player
Strong self-motivation and desire to work in a manufacturing environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and solve complex problems
Ability to manage projects and schedules
Cross-functional alignment and communication
Hands-on process improvement
Data-driven decision making
Safety and compliance awareness

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing co-op experience preferred but not required
Experience improving shipping, receiving, or material handling processes in a production environment
Battery production related knowledge preferred but not required
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing knowledge preferred but not required
CAD Software (AutoCad, Solidworks, Catia, etc.) experience preferred but not required
Korean language proficiency a plus

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and improve existing shipping and receiving processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput
Analyze dock-to-stock and internal material flow to reduce handling, congestion, and delays
Improve staging, storage, and delivery methods to support production schedules and line-side requirements
Develop, maintain, and standardize SOPs, standard work, and visual controls
Act as the primary liaison between Logistics, Material Management, Production Control, and Engineering to align material flow with production needs
Support continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives related to inbound logistics and warehouse operations
Establish and track KPIs such as dock-to-stock time, material availability, inventory accuracy, and handling efficiency
Ensure processes comply with battery material handling, hazardous material, and safety requirements, partnering with EHS as needed
Support ERP and warehouse system execution to ensure physical processes align with system transactions
Assist with training and change management for updated processes
Perform MOST analysis for production processes and facilitate continuous improvement