Production Engineer (General)

Title:  Engineer I, Production

Report To: Manager, Production

Location: Holland, MI

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Classification: Exempt

Schedule: Standard Business Hours; additional hours or production support may be required based on operational 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 generation of advanced battery technology.

Position Summary

The Production Engineer I supports safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations by monitoring production performance, troubleshooting equipment and process issues, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. This position works closely with Production, Quality, Equipment, and other cross-functional teams to improve yield, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), productivity, quality, and process stability while supporting production and shipment requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations to ensure alignment with production and shipment plans.

• Partner with engineers, technicians, operators, and other production personnel to troubleshoot equipment and process issues and improve production performance.

• Monitor and analyze production performance indicators, including yield, OEE, output, quality, and other operational metrics.

• Identify production abnormalities, determine root causes, and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Review non-conformance reports (NCRs), analyze quality issues, and coordinate corrective actions with appropriate teams.

• Develop, revise, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other production documentation.

• Train production team members on new or revised processes, procedures, and operational requirements.

• Monitor production progress against established plans and communicate risks, delays, abnormalities, or other issues to appropriate stakeholders.

• Support inventory management activities, including classification and tracking of conforming, non-conforming, and pending inventory.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost, yield, process stability, and operational efficiency.

• Participate in internal, customer, and other applicable audits and support corrective actions resulting from audit findings.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Equipment, Maintenance, Safety, and other departments to resolve manufacturing issues.

• Ensure compliance with applicable company policies and health, safety, environmental, and fire prevention requirements.

• Maintain accurate production records, reports, analyses, and other required documentation.

• Maintain cleanliness at the worksite 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, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• 0–3 years of manufacturing, production engineering, process engineering, or related experience.

• Ability to analyze manufacturing problems and support development and implementation of corrective actions.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, automotive, battery, or other advanced manufacturing environments.

• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment, production processes, or process optimization.

• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, and problem-solving methodologies.

• Experience with production performance metrics such as yield, OEE, cycle time, scrap, and throughput.

• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, or other manufacturing documentation.

Skills & Competencies

• Manufacturing and process troubleshooting

• Root cause analysis and problem solving

• Continuous improvement

• Production performance and data analysis

• Quality and process control

• Project and process management

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Effective written and verbal communication

• Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments

• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement

• Ability to work independently with appropriate direction

• Technical aptitude and willingness to learn new manufacturing technologies

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in both office and manufacturing production environments.

• Regular presence on the manufacturing floor is required to support production operations, troubleshooting, process improvements, and other operational activities.

• Must comply with all required personal protective equipment (PPE), safety, environmental, and facility requirements while working in production areas.

• May be required to stand or walk for extended periods while supporting manufacturing operations.

• May occasionally be required to work outside standard business hours to support production issues, operational needs, or project activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LG Energy Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, 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.