Quality Engineer

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.

Position Description:

The Quality 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 components incoming procedure 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
• 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
• The Customer Quality role operates internally to resolve issues identified by the customer by working cross-functionally with engineering teams and other organizational stakeholders within Ultium and acts as Ultium’s representative to those teams
• Machine cleaning
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Engineering (Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical/Electric/etc.), preferred.
• Minimum of 3 year’s experience in Engineering or Quality roles in an industrial environment, preferred.
• Must be able to speak and read English
• Need and capability of finding improvement ideas for yield in components and inspections
• Positive, dedicated attitude and demonstrated effectiveness to achieve given goals within due dates
• The willingness and ability to work flexible hours occasionally to support team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership and Open-mindedness
• Ability to work in a team environment to drive success
• Drive Effective Problem Solving and support team to implement solutions
• Knowledge of appropriate measures of performance and applicable standards
• Preparation of meaningful reports on work performed and conclusions
• Ability to obtain, understand and apply relevant information
• 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
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental and vision
• Up to 20 paid holidays a year but no less than 17 paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance for continuing education
• Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
• Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone
• Comfortable air-conditioned work environment

Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

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