Crew Lead, Electrode Quality Assurance (Day Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

We awaken the world with energy.

LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

Job Summary:

At LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc., the Quality Assurance Crew Lead supports daily quality inspection activities within cleanroom, laboratory, production, and warehouse environments. This role provides hands-on guidance and training to QA Inspectors, assigns daily work, monitors compliance with standard processes, and escalates employee or operational concerns to the EQA Supervisor. The Crew Lead also performs product inspections, reviews quality data, supports equipment troubleshooting and calibration, and helps ensure products meet established quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and technical support to QA Inspectors while reinforcing established quality and safety procedures.
• Assign and monitor daily work activities, schedules, attendance, and coverage, including work performed at off-site warehouse locations.
• Ensure team members follow standard work instructions, quality procedures, specifications, and established escalation processes.
• Inspect, grade, classify, and sort materials or products according to established quality standards and specifications.
• Review inspection results and measurement data for accuracy, identify quality concerns, and escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate supervisor or engineer.
• Monitor production processes and equipment performance, perform basic troubleshooting, and support equipment checks and calibration activities.
• Read and assist with developing or updating work instructions, work orders, formulas, flowcharts, and other quality documentation.
• Support engineers with program, process, and model changes and provide backup support to QA Supervisors and Engineers as needed.
• Conduct timely Layered Process Audits and support corrective actions within assigned work areas.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in accordance with 5S3R standards, including monitoring inventory, consumables, and supplies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational certificate or associate degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of related experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, production, laboratory, or warehouse operations.
• Knowledge and experience using analytical and/or electrical testing equipment.
• Previous experience training, mentoring, or providing day-to-day guidance to team members is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of quality inspection processes, measurement devices, standard work procedures, and product specifications.
• Familiarity with Layered Process Audits, equipment calibration, and basic equipment troubleshooting preferred.
• Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to travel between the primary worksite and off-site warehouse locations as needed.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts.
• Must be able to work an alternative, compressed-week schedule, including standard weekend shifts (Saturdays and/or Sundays) as required by the schedule.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, product quality, and compliance with established standards.
• Effective communication, teamwork, coaching, and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide clear guidance and constructive feedback.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, communicate work expectations, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Sound judgment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and determine when escalation is needed.
• Ability to interpret quality data, product specifications, work instructions, process documentation, and measurement results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and quality-related computer systems, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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