Title: Manager, Quality Assurance (Pack)

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Quality Assurance

Location: Holland, MI

LG Energy Solution Michigan Inc. (LGESMI) develops and manufactures large lithium ion polymer batteries and packs for electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage applications. Come join the leader in advanced EV batteries! www.lgenergymi.com

Summary:

This manager leads the Pack Quality Assurance team and manages several engineers and process/product defects. He will also oversee audit, data analysis and rework of product and insures change management take place when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Process & Product Defect Management

• Prevent recurrence through verification of root causes and improvement measures

• Drill Wide application for detectability improvement and improvement plan (Other model/line/equipment)

• Non-Conformity Management

• Issue NCR's for nonconforming process and product

• Review causes and action plans of NCR's and approve based on validation result

• Change Management

• Process and product related 4M change management (EC review and approval)

• 4M internal approval and validation approval

• Audit

• Perform regular (monthly/quarterly/annually) and non-regular audits (Process/Product)

• Analysis of audit results and monitoring of progress of improvement measures

• Rework Management

• Inspection and input management of reusable parts

• Data Analysis

• Drive KPI performance and lead quality improvement efforts internally and externally

• Respond to, and fully support, company plant production by ensuring all parts meet engineering requirement

• Develop and direct advanced product quality planning, and successful launch of components

• Ensure that internal needs for Control Systems are established, communicated and met in a timely and functional manner

• Utilize analytical skill sets to implement root cause analysis and provide recommendations for corrective action

• Optimize Process Capability on critical characteristics with in the quality team through effective application of statistical analysis techniques and Problem-Solving

• Proactively work with other Senior Managers to minimize and/or eliminate launch and ongoing quality/performance issues

• Maintain an environment that encourages initiative, creative thinking, and self-motivation

• Coach, teach, and mentor the team

• Conduct thorough and timely Layered Process Audits in appropriate work areas

• 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience

• Six Sigma is preferred

Experience:

• 7 to 10+ years of related experience

• 3 to 6+ years of leading/managing a small team

• Process and product management experience

• Work experience in a quality manufacturing company

• Experience working in a large global manufacturing company, preferably automotive

  Skills:

• 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

• APQP, inspection equipment and techniques, root cause failure analysis, capability studies, statistical distributions, machine and assembly processes, problem solving, PFD/PFMEA/Control Plan, PPAP, 8D/5Why, team facilitation and geometric dimensioning and tolerance.

• Six sigma Green Belt

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global site

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team

Benefits Overview

• 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

• Generous Paid Time Off / Holidays

• 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