Ultium Cells Overview:
Ultium Cells is a joint venture Lithium-Ion Automotive Battery Cell Manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solutions and General Motors. This new construction high-technology plant will have the latest Battery Cell manufacturing technology. The investment in this new business venture represents a commitment of more than $2.3 Billion. It will be among the largest Battery Cell Manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors North American electric vehicle applications.
The Ultium cell partners include LG Energy Solutions; the world’s largest manufacturer of Automotive Battery Cells in the world and General Motors a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.
Salary Range: $68,000 and up based on experience
Position Description:
The Quality/ Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring a product or component meets the established standards of quality including performance reliability, usability and performance. Verifying quality standards in accordance with the requirements of the organization. Communicate effectively within all levels and across functions of organization to discuss and resolve quality issues in a timely manner. Support and drive effective problem solving to improve manufacturing yield performance.
Job Responsibilities:
• Train operators to perform CMM, ICP, BET and other inspection equipment effectively including escalation
• Train operators to perform incoming inspection procedures effectively including escalation process if a defect is found
• In line Return Sample Analysis and provide escalation to area leaders
• Lead process investigations to improve process stability and capabilities on components
• Root cause and failure analysis of process and/or product
• Close communication with multi-functional teams, including Production, Engineering, Development, Purchasing
• Attend meetings with Global Suppliers and LG-Chem Engineering Center as required; support if related to changes on components and quality issues
• Maintain Lab equipment to ensure optimal productivity
• Frequent communication with headquarters and abroad suppliers to share and implement verified corrective actions
• Continuous monitoring the effectiveness of corrective actions
• Establish process specifications through Design of Experiment; optimize process parameters; and improve process capabilities
• Measure and provide support of the quality status of Incoming materials, Process, finished product
• Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications and Competencies:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Engineering (Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical/Electric/etc.), or similar technical field, preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Engineering or Quality roles in an industrial environment, preferred.
• Li-Ion Battery understanding and experience, preferred.
• Continuous improvement mindset with proven ability to find, implement, and sustain system and process improvements.
• Strong leadership and team agility to drive effective problem-solving and support the team in change implementation.
• Positive, dedicated attitude and demonstrated effectiveness to achieve goals in a timely manner.
• The willingness and ability to work flexible hours to support the team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and multi-cultural team environment to drive success
• Knowledge of appropriate measures of performance and applicable standards
• Ability to obtain, understand, and apply relevant information with the expectation to prepare meaningful reports on work performed and conclusions.
• Ability to use technology for furthering functional competencies
Total Rewards Information:
We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:
• Blue Cross – Blue Shield Health Care
• Competitive Dental and vision insurance
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Tuition Assistance for continuing education
• Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
• Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone
• Comfortable air-conditioned work environment
