Quality Lab Engineer

LG • Clarksville, TN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

LG Chem America Advanced Materials, Inc. (LGCTA) is actively searching for a Quality Lab Engineer to join our team in Clarksville, TN. The Quality Lab Engineer will be an individual contributor reporting to the Quality Manager. The Quality Lab engineer will handle PQA (Process Quality Assurance for the mass production line) and AQA (Analytical Quality Assurance) tasks. The primary responsibilities for the Quality Lab Engineer will focus on quality management of the mass production line and setting up the analysis laboratory. This position is based full time in Clarksville, TN and is not a remote role.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing/operations engineering, or a technical field preferably in powder, chemical, glass, refinery, plastics, food, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, automotive or batteries.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours and Participate in on-call rotation
• Able to respond off hours and weekends to troubleshoot plant issues.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 40 lbs.;
• Exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards;
• Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other garments as needed. This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, Masks, full body gowns, hair nets, gloves and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in setting up analytical labs.
• Experience in managing instrument (e.g., ICP-OES, XRF, SEM and Battery Cycler).
• Experience in managing instrument (e.g., PSD, BET, XRD, Titrator, Moisture and Tap Density).
• Strong background in quality control of manufacturing lines
• Experience in quality control of powder-based products and raw materials
• Ability to lead or participate in 8D problem-solving for nonconforming issues
• Proficiency in data processing using computer tools (e.g., Excel and PowerPoint).
• Experience with managing 4M changes and assessing impact on quality
• Completion of Core Tool Training (e.g., APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, CP and PPAP).

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and validate analytical instruments for production quality monitoring.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for lab operations.
• Monitor and manage the quality performance of production lines, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are maintained during production ramp-up.
• Analyze quality-related data and generate actionable insights to improve process efficiency.
• Prepare and present quality reports for internal stakeholders.
• Support the Quality and Engineering teams during process improvements and troubleshooting activities.

What This Job Offers

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