Sr. Engineer, Quality Systems

LG Energy Solution Arizona • Queen Creek, AZ

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About The Position

At LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc., the Sr. Engineer- Quality Systems leads quality assurance activities for lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing, ensuring electrode production processes consistently meet company specifications, safety standards, and reliability requirements. This role drives root cause investigations of complex quality issues, oversees implementation of corrective and preventive actions, and strengthens process controls across manufacturing operations. The Senior Engineer partners with production, process engineering, and global quality teams to analyze manufacturing performance, guide quality improvement initiatives, and ensure alignment with corporate quality systems. Through advanced data analysis, quality tool application, and technical leadership, this role helps maintain product quality, process stability, and continuous improvement in battery cell manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; equivalent diploma with relevant experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or quality management systems within an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience conducting or supporting quality management system audits, including internal or external auditing activities.
• Experience with metrology, measurement system analysis (MSA), and calibration programs.
• Strong experience applying Automotive Core Tools, including FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
• Demonstrated problem-solving expertise, with Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent methodology experience preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams within manufacturing environments, including production, engineering, and supplier quality teams.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support global collaboration and operational requirements.
• Strong experience with IATF compliance and audit management.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS) within manufacturing environments.
• Experience planning and executing internal quality audits.
• Proficiency in Automotive Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC.
• Expertise in corrective action processes and 8D problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience managing process changes using 4M change control methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of document control systems and process standardization practices.
• Experience managing Customer-Specific Requirements (CSR) within automotive quality systems.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills across production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Advanced data analysis and statistical problem-solving capability.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Internal Auditor certification preferred, including IATF or ISO.
• Demonstrated problem-solving expertise, with Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent methodology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO, IATF, and other applicable quality standards.
• Manage activities related to quality system certification, including preparation for external certification audits, coordination with auditors, and ensuring ongoing compliance with certification requirements.
• Oversee and execute internal audit programs, ensuring audits are conducted effectively and corrective actions are implemented to address identified gaps.
• Develop, maintain, and standardize quality system documentation, including procedures, policies, work instructions, and records required to support certification and regulatory compliance.
• Drive organization-wide corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes, ensuring issues identified through audits, performance metrics, or investigations are resolved effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality to integrate quality system requirements into operational processes.
• Coordinate with headquarters and global sites to align quality system standards, share best practices, and support corporate quality initiatives.
• Monitor quality system performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen process control and maintain certification readiness.

What This Job Offers

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