Title: SQA Engineer II Reports to: SQA Manager Location: Holland, MI

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

Summary: This role drives continuous quality improvement by gathering and analyzing data, maintaining standards, proposing solutions, and communicating with all stakeholders, from inspectors to high-level management.

Responsibilities: Respond to, and fully support, company plant production by ensuring all supplier parts meet engineering requirements Responsible for advanced product quality planning, and successful launch of supply base components Train operators when any changes occur Results for this position will be measured by internal customer satisfaction and supplier metrics Drive and support quality improvement efforts internally and externally Ensure that internal needs for Control Systems are established, communicated and met in a timely and functional manner at the supply base Optimize Process Capability on critical characteristics at the supply base through effective application of statistical analysis techniques and Problem-Solving. Proactively work with suppliers to minimize and/or eliminate launch and ongoing quality/performance issues Complete daily documentation and audits, as required by position Participate in, and successfully complete, any and all training 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

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experience LSS Green belt preferred Experience: 3 to 6+ years of experience in a quality engineer or related role Experience with complete core documents, including control plans and process failure mode effects analysis (PFMEA) helpful Experience with statistical process control (SPC) Experience with 4M change process (preferred) Experience and knowledge of Drawing, SOP, Control plan, CTQ, SPC Experience with Global Plant and Supplier Development a plus

Skills: Comfortable working independently and with others Results-oriented and perseverant Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Project and process management skills Strong attention to detail Technically proficient and motivated to continuously improve Must have demonstrated knowledge of 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 Experience with report writing in Microsoft Word and graphical analysis in Minitab strongly preferred Ability to travel domestic and internationally Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support entire production team Able to work flexible hours as needed to support and work with HQ and global sites