Quality Planning Engineer I

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.•Holland, MI

58d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Planning Engineer I supports the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and quality planning activities within a high-volume battery manufacturing environment. This position supports compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, internal quality standards, and customer requirements through internal audits, KPI monitoring, training coordination, project tracking, and cross-functional collaboration. The Engineer I also supports communication and alignment with global Headquarters (HQ) and internal teams to ensure quality initiatives, requirements, and improvement activities are implemented effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
0–3 years of relevant experience in quality, engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical environment.
Basic knowledge of quality systems, manufacturing processes, or continuous improvement principles.
Ability to analyze data and communicate findings clearly.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
Familiarity with IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Experience supporting internal audits, corrective actions, or QMS documentation.
Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies such as root cause analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone, SPC, FMEA, or similar methods.
Experience using Minitab or other statistical/data-analysis software.
Experience working with global or cross-functional teams.
Korean language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, internal standards, and applicable customer requirements.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal quality audits across applicable departments and processes.
Document audit findings and support corrective action follow-up to ensure identified issues are addressed and closed in a timely manner.
Monitor QMS compliance and identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and quality controls.
Coordinate and facilitate quality meetings, including preparation of reports, supporting data, action items, and follow-up activities.
Monitor Quality department KPIs, analyze performance trends, and prepare reports for management review.
Track Quality department projects, initiatives, and investment budgets; identify delays, risks, and required follow-up.
Support Quality Management System documentation, including procedures, work instructions, records, and other controlled documents.
Coordinate QMS and quality-related training for Quality team members and other departments as required.
Communicate with Headquarters (HQ) and global teams to coordinate quality requirements, requests, projects, and implementation activities.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and other departments to support quality initiatives and resolution of QMS-related issues.
Analyze quality and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Support preparation for external, customer, certification, and regulatory audits as applicable.
Track assigned corrective and preventive actions and support timely completion.
Support continuous improvement activities related to quality systems, processes, and departmental performance.
Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Perform other duties as assigned