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Ultium Cells Defect Engineer in Warren, Ohio
Ultium Cells Overview:
Ultium Cells is a joint venture Lithium-Ion Automotive Battery Cell Manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solutions and General Motors. This new construction high-technology plant will have the latest Battery Cell manufacturing technology. The investment in this new business venture represents a commitment of more than $2.3 Billion. It will be among the largest Battery Cell Manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors North American electric vehicle applications.
The Ultium cell partners include LG Energy Solutions; the world’s largest manufacturer of Automotive Battery Cells in the world and General Motors a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.
Position Description:
Improve particle contamination generated in the process from equipment and the environment to zero defects that is caused by particles. Improvement of environment temperature and humidity.
Job Description:
• Ensure and Maintain cleanness of all production process
• Manage the particle when bringing in new equipment
• Manage the inflow of particle by operator movement
• Managing and improving clean quality on a regular schedule
• Review and inspect particle specifications of new equipment
• Check the particle of CDA / N2 pipe that connected with equipment
• Enhance DSM (Defect Source Map) to improve particle-induced low-voltage defects
• Survey and improve DSM points by analyzing particles and identifying phenomena
• Extensive deployment of particle improvement specifications
• Respond to external and internal issues due to particle contamination
Job Responsibilities:
• Regular measurements of elimination units, (B&S Units, Magnet bars) based on resp. map & environmental measurement, followed by Defect Source Map (DSM).
• Microscope analysis of particles found
• Improve the non-conformities by production or equipment
• Collect nonconformity information & monitor progress status for long term improvement
• Share Best Practices
• Direct members training (DSM, critical points)
• Particle and DSM common specification revision, application of Global best practices, evaluation results and new tech.
• Inspection of completed manufacturing equipment
• Confirm application status of specifications verification
• Inspection of equipment before mass production - 100% application confirmation
• Implement particle elimination strategies - Air blower/Suction unit, Magnetic bar, Particle suction (Welding, cutter, etc.)
• Implement adhesion prevention - Covering, Sticky mat, Air flow
• Collect particles and analyze the composition
• Build Particle Defect Source Map (DSM) library
• Develop Particle management standard and process establishment for management.
• Particle monitoring & management
• Blowing & Suction condition optimization (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
• Periodic DSM monitoring
Qualifications and Competencies:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Engineering (Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical/Electric/etc.)
• 0 - 3 years’ experience in Engineering or Quality roles in an industrial environment, preferred.
• Need and capability of finding improvement ideas for yield in components and inspections
• Positive, dedicated attitude and demonstrated effectiveness to achieve given goals within due dates
• The willingness and ability to work flexible hours occasionally to support team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Open-mindedness
• Drive Effective Problem Solving and support team to implement solutions
• Knowledge of appropriate measures of performance and applicable standards
• Preparation of meaningful reports on work performed and conclusions
• Ability to obtain, understand and apply relevant information
Total Rewards Information:
We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:
Blue Cross – Blue Shield Health Care
100% Employer paid medical, dental and vision
Up to 20 paid holidays a year but no less than 17 paid holidays
Tuition Assistance for continuing education
Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone
Comfortable air-conditioned work environment
Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law
Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.