Quality/Reliability Engineer

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.

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 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

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.

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 individuals 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.