Title: Engineer II in Supplier Quality Assurance, Reports to: Manager of Supplier Quality Assurance Location: Holland, MI LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium-ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. LGESMI is a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Energy Solution, a South Korean company that has global operations focused on petrochemical products, information/electronic materials, and energy solutions. LG Energy Solution is part of the LG Group. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgensol.com Job Summary: The role is responsible for leading supplier quality teams to meet the requirements for the engineering, production, and customer in a safe a timely manner. This position is responsible for driving world-class manufacturing performance by developing a talented workforce through planning, coordinating, and executing its manufacturing processes. Part Leader monitors the supplier quality for production performance of lithium-ion battery-related materials/products to ensure accurate, targeted volumes are produced at the highest quality and lowest cost while providing support to LGESMI. Responsibilities: + Results for this position will be measured by internal customer satisfaction and supplier metrics. + Drives and supports quality improvement efforts internally and externally. + 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. + Ensures that internal needs for Control Systems are established, communicated, and met in a timely and functional manner at the supply base. + Optimizes 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 Qualifications: + Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent job experience in Quality, Engineering, Chemical or equivalent; or a combination of more than 3 years of Manufacturing/ Engineering /Quality/Lab management/Training experience in the Manufacturing industry. Experience with or knowledge of large global supply chains and multiple plants. + Knowledge of 8-D’s, Fishbone Diagrams, 5 – Why’s, LSS six sigma, or other problem-solving tools. + Strong computer skills: MS Office. + Able to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ, and global site + Complete daily documentation and audits, as required by the position + Maintain 5S and 3R standards + Adhere to general, and position-specific, dress code requirements + Participate in, and successfully complete, any and all training requirements Experience + Experience and knowledge of Drawing, SOP, Control plan, CTQ, SPC + Knowledge of troubleshooting from the quality issues related. + A positive, dedicated attitude and demonstrated effectiveness to achieve given goals within due dates + The willingness and ability to work flexible hours occasionally to support the team. + Strong written and verbal communication skills + Ability to analyse data and prepare reports, statements, and projections Skills + 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 Global Plant and Supplier Development a plus. + Data analysis skills are required. + Must be able to excel, PowerPoint, pivot tables, equations, plots for data analysis + Experience with report writing in Microsoft Word and graphical analysis in Minitab is strongly preferred. Benefits Overview + 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision premium for you and your family + 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance + Employer supported childcare/babysitting programs + Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays + Opportunity to grow in diverse work environment with a global company + 401k Retirement savings and planning with generous company match LGESMI is an Equal Opportunity employer that values the diversity of its workforce. EEO 1st