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LG Energy Solution Engineer II, SQA (Supplier Quality) in Holland, Michigan
Title: SQA Engineer II
Reports to: SQA Manager
Location: Holland, MI
LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and modules for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com
Summary:
This role drives continuous quality improvement by gathering and analyzing data, maintaining standards, proposing solutions, and communicating with all stakeholders, from inspectors to high-level management.
Responsibilities:
Respond to, and fully support, company plant production by ensuring all supplier parts meet engineering requirements
Responsible for advanced product quality planning, and successful launch of supply base components
Train operators when any changes occur
Results for this position will be measured by internal customer satisfaction and supplier metrics
Drive and support quality improvement efforts internally and externally
Ensure that internal needs for Control Systems are established, communicated and met in a timely and functional manner at the supply base
Optimize Process Capability on critical characteristics at the supply base through effective application of statistical analysis techniques and Problem-Solving.
Proactively work with suppliers to minimize and/or eliminate launch and ongoing quality/performance issues
Complete daily documentation and audits, as required by position
Participate in, and successfully complete, any and all training requirements
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
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
LSS Green belt preferred
Experience:
3 to 6+ years of experience in a quality engineer or related role
Experience with complete core documents, including control plans and process failure mode effects analysis (PFMEA) helpful
Experience with statistical process control (SPC)
Experience with 4M change process (preferred)
Experience and knowledge of Drawing, SOP, Control plan, CTQ, SPC
Experience with Global Plant and Supplier Development a plus
Skills:
Comfortable working independently and with others
Results-oriented and perseverant
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Project and process management skills
Strong attention to detail
Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve
Must have demonstrated knowledge of APQP, inspection equipment and techniques, root cause failure analysis, capability studies, statistical distributions, machine and assembly processes, problem solving, PFD/PFMEA/Control Plan, PPAP, 8D/5Why, team facilitation and geometric dimensioning and tolerance
Experience with report writing in Microsoft Word and graphical analysis in Minitab strongly preferred
Ability to travel domestic and internationally
Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team
Able to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global sites
