Quality Assurance Engineer 1

LG•Washington Court House, OH

112d•Onsite

About The Position

The LGES – HONDA Joint Venture, located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs of the highest quality for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Established in 2023, the company is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where associates and customers understand their value and worth. The Quality Assurance Engineer 1 is responsible for ensuring a product or component meets the established standards of quality including reliability, usability and performance. This role directly supports manufacturing quality assurance involving failure investigations and root cause analysis using appropriate analysis process, skill and equipment. The engineer will communicate effectively within all levels of the organization to discuss and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology
0 to 3+ years of experience in manufacturing related job or equivalent relevant experience
Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and technical presentations
Critical thinking and an analytical approach to problem solving
Strong self-motivation and desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Ability to multitask and solve complex problems
Comply with company Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
Able to work in both office and manufacturing environments
Hands-on support of equipment
Prompt and regular attendance within our onsite operations
Flexibility to work adjusted shifts as necessary
This role requires up to 20% of travel (domestic and/or international)

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Quality or Manufacturing role in a fast-paced environment, including internship or co-op experience is a plus
Battery production related knowledge a plus
Knowledge of IATF16949 standards a plus
Knowledge of Minitab, Six Sigma, 8D problem solving methodology a plus
Bilingual (Korean/English) or Multilingual (Korean/English/Japanese) proficiency a plus

Responsibilities

Evaluate Incoming, In-Process, and Outgoing product quality for compliance with standards
Understand standard functional quality requirements and related inspection process
Master the operation of the Quality test equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results
Perform daily Quality checks and random sampling to monitor production operations compliance to the specification
Manage rejected products, material, and equipment which does not meet specification
Identify, resolve, and confirm counter measure effectiveness on non-conforming product issues
Work with cross functional Teams (Engineers / Technicians / Operators) to expediate complex problem resolution and problem prevention recurrence
Maintain high standards of workmanship by monitoring manufacturing process capabilities to complete in-depth assessments and promote solutions
Ensure compliance with Health/Safety/Environmental/and Fire regulations
Champion a work environment focused on quality, communication, integration, and team collaboration
Maintain cleanliness at the worksite in accordance with 5S standards: Sort, Set in, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
Perform various other duties and projects as assigned