Quality Engineer (General)

Title: Quality Engineer (I, II or Sr.)

Location:  Holland, MI 

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. With growing operations across the United States, we are committed to innovation, quality, and powering the future of clean energy. Join a leader in advanced EV batteries. www.lgenergymi.com

Summary: 

The Quality Engineer supports and drives continuous quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data, monitoring manufacturing processes, maintaining quality standards, and implementing corrective and preventive actions. This role partners cross-functionally with production, engineering, maintenance, suppliers, and leadership teams to improve product quality, process stability, and operational performance.

Level placement (I, II, or Sr.) will be determined based on education, experience, technical knowledge, and demonstrated competencies.

Responsibilities: 

• Support daily quality operations and oversee inspection activities across production areas
• Investigate quality concerns and submit non-conformance reports (NCRs) as needed
• Drive corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality issues
• Analyze production and inspection data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
• Monitor and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems and quality metrics
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, defect reduction, and process optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams regarding process, material, equipment, and dimensional changes
• Support 4M change management activities and validation processes
• Develop, revise, and maintain quality documentation including work instructions, control plans, and inspection standards
• Train operators and team members on quality standards, procedures, and process changes
• Support internal, customer, and external audits
• Communicate quality concerns, updates, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders, including HQ support as needed
• Ensure accurate and standardized data collection and reporting
• 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 in Engineering or related technical field required
• Degrees in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related disciplines preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred

Experience:

• Level I
  • 0–3 years of quality engineering or related manufacturing experience
• Level I
  • 3–6+ years of quality engineering or related manufacturing experience
  • Experience leading quality improvement initiatives preferred
• Sr Level
  • 6+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience leading complex quality investigations, process improvements, and cross-functional projects preferred
• All Levels
  • Experience with core quality documents including PFMEA, Control Plans, and SOPs
  • Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Experience with 4M change management processes
  • Automotive, battery, or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred

Skills: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting capabilities
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Project and process management skills
• Technically proficient with a continuous improvement mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Minitab experience preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

LG Energy Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.