Engineer , Defect Engineering

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Lansing, MI, US

5 days ago Requisition

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!

The Defect Engineer I identifies battery cell defects caused by contamination and reduce them through equipment and procedural improvements. The individual in this role will drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement in our li-ion battery cell manufacturing clean room.

• Implement improvements that reduce foreign particles using a structured problem-solving approach, such as lean Six Sigma, including:
  • Using complex equipment such as scanning electron microscopes (SEM)
  • Identifying the root cause (source of contamination) in the production process
  • Designing, prototyping (including 3D printing) and piloting improvements
  • Verifying that improvements are effective
  • Standardizing improvements and communicating them with others both written and verbally
• Train production team members on best practices and process changes
• Collaborate with other teams (e.g. Production, Quality, etc.) to resolve internal and external quality issues
• Engage in weekly meeting with the production team to review and plan
• Participate in large-scale planning or installation projects as needed
• Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions
• Aid in the design the testing or control of processing procedures
• Monitor material performance, and evaluate any quality issues
• Conduct or oversee tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality
• Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience
• Lean Six Sigma (LSS) certification

• 0-3 years of experience in engineering problem solving, with an emphasis on hands‑on continuous improvement implementation
• Materials and mechanical engineering
• Manufacturing experience
• Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• CAD Design

• 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

• 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
• 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