Senior Quality Engineer (Automotive)

LG Electronics • Troy, MI

6h • Onsite

About The Position

LG Magna e-Powertrain USA, Inc. is a newly established US subsidiary headquartered in South Korea, formed through a joint venture by LG Electronics Vehicle Solution and Magna International, created to bring new synergies based on LG’s electric vehicle component capabilities and Magna’s experience in the traditional automotive industry. Located in Southeast Michigan, LG Magna USA provides engineering, sales, and quality solutions for developing various electric vehicle products such as drive motors, power conversion devices, and related integrated systems. LG Magna USA, as part of the global LG Magna team, strives to become the global No.1 e-Mobility solution partner by providing the highest value technologies and products, securing profitable growth together with customers, and contributing to a sustainable society. Our team takes pride in driving progress by developing innovative solutions for electric vehicle industry customers. Powered by a culture of passion, teamwork, customer focus, initiative, and creativity, we are pushing the boundaries every day. With the philosophy that "people are the source of corporate competitiveness," we are committed to actively seeking out top talent and investing in career growth and development to retain exceptional people. We invite people to join our mission to create innovative solutions leading the trend in creating an eco-friendly, clean future through the electric vehicle industry, to drive a better life.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer or Test Engineer
• Experience in process improvement, root cause analysis, and quality engineering methodologies
• Knowledge of Quality system (TS16949) and APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, etc.
• Understanding of electrical printed circuit board assembly (PCBA)
• Ability to interpret and create electrical schematics.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to customers, warehouse required.
• Ability to use independent judgment and exercise discretion while performing job tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift and manipulate (bending, twisting,) with physical dexterity parts up to 60 lbs. and to stand and/or stoop for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Technical Knowledge of automotive electronics
• Experienced in Electrical Vehicle components such (Inverter, Converter, Motor, etc.)
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
• Ability to read and understand programming languages such as C Languages, Visual Basic, and/or others.
• Knowledge of OEM quality related processes and requirements
• Ability to be self-driven and results-oriented with a keen sense of initiative to tackle complex tasks.
• Advanced skills in problem solving and analytics.
• Expert written / verbal communication.
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to identify risks and escalate appropriately.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly with the willingness and flexibility to learn and adapt to company working culture and processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to management of Customer’s warranty center operations: shipping/receiving returned e-PT components from Customer warehouse/ plants.
• Analyzing, root investigation, troubleshooting, and repair/refurbishing the defective parts
• Validation with chamber/TAS and test EOL equipment
• Maintain and manage test equipment; EOL, Charger/Discharger, Leak Tester, etc.
• Oversee all quality issues for e-PT components including field support, Plant Liaison and RMA process management.
• Analyzes all warranty claims to determine root cause of product returns.
• Perform tear down and failure analysis of returned product to determine root causes.
• Conduct SWAP testing with tracked removed parts with sub-suppliers to trace issues.
• Lead APQP activates and coordinates PPAP documentation (PFD, PCP, PFMEA) for customer approval.
• Lead the response to emerging quality issues by tracking and performing containment activities.
• Communication effectively with customer and internal teams (locally and overseas) regarding quality concerns
• Lead Product Review Report (PRR) investigations to identify potential root cause of failed parts.
• Prepare technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data with recommendations.
• Report quality status internally (locally and overseas) and to the customer, using PRTS, 5 Phase, GQTS, 8D methodologies.

Benefits

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life.
• Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees