Manager, Defect Engineering

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LG 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!

This is a continuous improvement engineering part leader position working in our li-ion battery cell manufacturing clean room. The purpose of this role is to reduce battery cell defects caused by contamination – through equipment & procedural improvements. There is also an emphasis on being a catalyst of change to drive the employee culture to focus on this aspect of quality.

• Monitor and communicate KPI metrics to team members to ensure goals are being reached and provide improvements where needed
• Periodically train production team members on best practices and process changes
• Lead and develop all team members for career growth and retention
• Conduct employee performance reviews based on job descriptions to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of team members
• Collaborate with other teams (e.g. Production, Quality, etc) to resolve internal & external quality issues
• Problem-solve and identify the best solution in a timely manner by utilizing existing knowledge and experience and by seeking help from other team members

• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and effectiveness in accomplishing goals
• Ability to manage workload while contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment
• Motivated & passionate individual, with a strong desire to learn the technical details of the battery cell manufacturing process

• 7 to 10+ years of work-related experience
• 3 to 6+ years of experience leading a team and managing processes

• Comfort around higher management
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and make sound decisions
• Effective workflow and process management
• Planning skills and effective communication of priorities
• Delegation and directing teams to meet goals
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Chemical Manufacturing

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