Title: Sr. Process Engineer (Electrode Technology)Reports to: Electrode Technology ManagerLocation: Holland, MILG 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:The Sr. Technology Engineer will demonstrate a deep knowledge of the battery manufacturing process, data analysis, problem solving, project management, and communication skills to implement machine and process improvements. The effect will be increased battery performance, cost effective manufacturing, and improved yield.Responsibilities:
Compliance with health/safety/environmental/fire regulations
Yield management (Improving productivity and improving production loss)
OEE management (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) : Maximize productivity by improving equipment runtime
Resolving machine and process issues relating to non-conforming product or machine functioning
Leading product tests for new models and specifications, and analyzing the results
Perform internal and customer audits
Prepare standard documentation: SOP, PFD CP, PFMEA
Provide mentorship to other engineers
Resolve quality issues and investigate failure modes
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
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Required, Black Belt preferred
Experience:
7-10+ years of experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing in a highly automated and/or automotive engineering environment – battery manufacturing preferred
Robotic manufacturing equipment
Experience with large production lines, PFMEAs, and process controls
Experience with Time Studies, Line Balancing, Lean Manufacturing, Bottleneck Analysis
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
Battery production related knowledge
Equipment operation knowledge, manual knowledge, work manual understanding knowledge, equipment/electricity-related technical knowledge, etc.
MS Office Suite
Minitab Proficiency