Sr Engineer - Technical Division

LG•Fayette County, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

L-H Battery Company, Inc. is a joint venture of LG Energy Solution and Honda that manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries. The Senior Engineer leads a team of engineers and technicians, oversees equipment breakdowns, improves equipment designs and efficiency, and educates technical team members on company-specific control systems. The role supports equipment and process improvements in both office and production environments and requires hands-on equipment support, regular onsite attendance, and up to 20% domestic and/or international travel. The Senior Engineer manages direct reports through ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews; analyzes and reports equipment effectiveness and production performance; leads equipment, safety, ergonomic, and continuous improvement projects; and develops documentation, preventive maintenance procedures, spare-parts lists, and training. The position also supports production requests, equipment validation and upgrades, automated-process troubleshooting, and compliance with safety, work-instruction, documentation, and 5S3R standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or related experience.
At least 5 years of experience with equipment.
Experience leading direct reports.
Project management experience.
Knowledge of equipment design programs (2D/3D).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software.
Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with other departments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Comply with company and area personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Adhere to general and position-specific dress-code requirements.
Ability to work effectively in both office and production environments.
Provide hands-on support of equipment.
Prompt and regular attendance within onsite operations.
Flexibility to work adjusted shifts as necessary.
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and/or internationally.

Responsibilities

Analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), including breakdown frequency and uptime, for daily production.
Report on OEE, including micro stops, breakdown management, and yield, and develop improvement plans.
Execute production requests for equipment modifications and monitor results after upgrades.
Research and implement new technologies in production equipment.
Validate new and existing equipment and fixtures before introduction to the production floor.
Lead engineers by effectively assigning equipment and controls engineering tasks.
Lead safety and ergonomic improvements to production equipment that meet or exceed regulations or best practices.
Collaborate with external suppliers on equipment design and improvement.
Create detailed manufacturing instructions for new processes and document new equipment operation.
Develop preventive maintenance procedures and comprehensive spare-parts lists to maximize equipment OEE.
Train engineers with shared responsibilities, as well as technicians and line operators on manufacturing processes.
Troubleshoot and enhance automated processes for peak efficiency and define manual assembly tasks.
Manage continuous improvement projects to optimize manufacturing processes.
Complete daily documentation, reporting, and audits as required.
Follow established work instructions and ensure safety requirements are met at all times.
Participate in and successfully complete required training.
Manage direct reports through ongoing, real-time feedback and annual performance reviews.
Maintain worksite cleanliness in accordance with 5S3R standards: Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container.
Perform other duties as assigned.