L

LG Energy Solution

Manufactures lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles

Senior Engineer - New Product Introduction

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeQueen Creek, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, such as Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of experience in NPI, Process Engineering, or Quality Engineering in manufacturing.
  • Hands-on experience generating PPAP documentation and datasets, including PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, and Cpk/Ppk.
  • Problem-solving skills for shop-floor issues using methods such as 8D reports or 5-Why.
  • Proficiency with statistical data analysis tools, including Minitab and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Responsibilities

  • Execute pilot runs and Design Validation, Process Development, and Production Validation sample builds according to Headquarters R&D/NPI schedules.
  • Validate assembly process recipes and parameter settings transferred from Headquarters, including welding conditions, electrolyte amount, and pressing force.
  • Analyze data variance across equipment and lines, and provide engineering feedback to Headquarters R&D.
  • Prepare and share line uptime, cell yield, and bottleneck analysis reports for NPI Gate Reviews.
  • Collect and submit assembly process capability data, including Cpk/Ppk, Gauge R&R, and MSA data, as requested by Headquarters Quality and Customer Support teams.
  • Localize and update site-specific PFMEAs, Standard Operating Procedures, and inspection standards based on Headquarters standard documents, including DFMEA/PFMEA and Control Plans.
  • Lead line tours and demonstrate key assembly and inspection processes during customer audits, and implement corrective actions for audit findings.
  • Monitor ramp-up yield trends, conduct Pareto analysis on defect types, and control process variation to achieve target capability for key assembly processes.
  • Issue 8D reports for NPI-stage defects, including tab welding failures, dimensional or visual defects, and sealing or leakage issues; conduct root-cause investigations using cross-sectional analysis and report findings to Headquarters.
  • Optimize laser welding parameters, electrolyte injection and soaking time, and humidity and pressure controls to reduce defect rates.
  • Transfer validated assembly process know-how, safety guidelines, and operating precautions to site manufacturing and quality teams.
  • Document and manage approvals for 4M (Man, Machine, Material, Method) changes during the NPI phase.

Desired Qualifications

  • Battery cell assembly experience is highly preferred.
  • Professional working proficiency in spoken and written English for cross-functional collaboration with Headquarters and global clients.
  • Understanding of quality systems such as Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), and statistical tools.
  • Experience with Headquarters-to-plant technology transfer projects for new battery cell products.
  • Experience with customer PPAP submissions and audit responses under IATF 16949 quality standards.

About the Company

LG Energy Solution

Manufactures lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles

LG Energy Solution is a major producer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and other applications. It started as the battery business inside LG Chem and became a separate company in 2020 to focus more on batteries. Its main product is battery cells and modules that store chemical energy and power cars, laptops, and grids; these batteries work by moving lithium ions between a positive and negative electrode to release electricity during use and store it when charging. The company differentiates itself through scale, global manufacturing footprint, and long-running partnerships with automakers and tech companies, enabling large-volume production and supply consistency. Its goal is to support the transition to electrification and energy storage by providing reliable, high-quality batteries at a global scale.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Founded
2020

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at LG Energy Solution

See more jobs