Process Engineer (General) in Holland

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Title: Engineer I, Process

Report To: Manager, Process

Location: Holland, MI

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Employment Classification: Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; Standard Business Hours | Schedule may vary based on business needs.

Benefits: LG Energy Solution offers a competitive total rewards package, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and additional voluntary benefits. Benefit eligibility and plan details are subject to the applicable benefit plans.

LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc. is a global leader in advanced lithium-ion battery technology, delivering innovative battery solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). With expanding operations across the United States, we are committed to innovation, quality, safety, and sustainability while powering the future of clean energy. Join our team and help shape the next of advanced battery technology.www.lgenergymi.com

Position Summary:

The Process Engineer supports the optimization, stability, and continuous improvement of lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes. This position analyzes production performance, process capability, equipment efficiency, and product quality to identify opportunities to improve productivity, yield, and operational performance.

The Process Engineer works cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Equipment Engineering, and other supporting teams to troubleshoot process issues, establish and optimize process conditions, implement corrective actions, and maintain process documentation to support consistent and reliable mass production.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze production performance, including productivity, yield, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and process capability, to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Production and Equipment Engineering teams to troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues affecting quality, efficiency, and production stability.
• Investigate process abnormalities, recurring defects, and nonconformance; identify root causes and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Establish, evaluate, and optimize process specifications, operating conditions, and production recipes to improve process stability and product quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, yield improvement, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop, review, and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), process failure mode and effects analyses (PFMEAs), control plans, and process manuals.
• Support production and development model implementation, process changes, and verification of 4M (Man, Machine, Material, Method) changes.
• Assist with the investigation and resolution of internal and external quality concerns, including customer-related issues and nonconformance reports.
• Participate in internal and customer audits by preparing process documentation, reviewing findings, and supporting corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and training to production personnel regarding process standards, operating procedures, and implemented improvements.
• Maintain accurate process records, technical reports, and improvement documentation.
• Follow all applicable safety, environmental, fire prevention, and company requirements.
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering principles, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to interpret technical data, analyze process performance, and support engineering improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 1–3 years of experience in process engineering, production engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related field.
• Experience in battery manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, or high-volume automated production environments.
• Familiarity with process optimization, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and quality improvement tools.
• Experience with process documentation, including PFDs, PFMEAs, and control plans.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret production data and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to organize priorities and manage multiple engineering assignments.
• Understanding of manufacturing process controls and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
• Results-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and develop technical expertise.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Works primarily on-site in a manufacturing environment with periodic office-based responsibilities.
• May work around automated manufacturing equipment, machinery, industrial materials, and active production processes.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering designated manufacturing areas.
• May be required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or move throughout production areas while evaluating processes or troubleshooting equipment.
• Regular use of computers and standard office equipment for reporting, documentation, and analysis.
• May require additional hours or schedule flexibility to support production operations, troubleshooting, and business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LG Energy Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to , , , creed, , , , or expression, , ancestry, , , genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

LG Energy Solution provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs.