CL/ QA Inspector - 12 Hour Rotating Shifts (Days/Nights)

Title: CL/ QA Inspector

Reports to:  Quality Supervisor

Location:  Phoenix, 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. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries!   www.lgenergymi.com

Summary: 

The Crew Leader will ensure the quality of incoming material and components. Responsibilities may include creating reports using computer, and use of electrical and/or analytical equipment for quality inspections. Respirator fit and qualification are required. Additionally, responsibilities include conducting quality checks, engage in trouble-shooting and basic equipment maintenance in multiple quality labs.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work well with individuals and teams across the company to ensure the team meets or exceeds expectations
• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe working environment
• Provide Leadership, support minor people issues and escalating to SQA Supervisor
• Organize and Coordinate QA inspectors work assignments, scheduling and attendance (Including traveling to off-site warehouse) 
• Delegate team members and ensure members are following standard work processes
• Guide and assist with training QA Inspectors
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Pay close attention to detail
• Understand all QA area processes
• Verify correct data to ensure a quality product
• Read and assist with creating work orders, instructions, formulas and flow charts
• Being self-directed to work individually on tasks, while also communicating to your team
• Check equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity
• Engage in basic troubleshooting and report issues if not resolved
• Grade, classify, or sort products according to specifications
• Check product and production process for desired quality to specifications
• Monitor data from measuring devices
• Assist with calibration of equipment
• Assist Engineer’s with program and model changes
• Assist with QA Inspectors training and bi annual evaluation check sheets
• Provide back up support to QA Supervisor(s) and Engineers

• Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
• Ensuring proper inventory, consumables and supplies are well stocked and notifying Production Coordinator to place orders prior to depletion
• Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas
• Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
  1. Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
  2. Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Vocational Certificate or Associates Degree preferred or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years of related work experience
• 2+ years of experience with analytical, and/or electrical testing equipment 
• Experience with mentoring and leading people highly desired

Skills:

• Managerial courage
• Planning skills and communication of priorities
• Sound judgement and decision making skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to motivate others to achieve results
• Ability to lead with compassion and equity
• MS Office Suite

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for a period of up to 12 hours
  1. Safety glasses
  2. Steel-toed shoes
  3. Respirator (Must be clean shaven) 
• Must be able to do the following repeatedly for a period of up to 12 hours
  1. Lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds 
  2. Stoop, twist, bend
  3. Reach overhead
  4. Sit and/or stand 
  5. Use of hands and fingers to perform job function