L-H Battery Company, Inc., located in Jeffersonville, Ohio, is a Joint venture of LG Energy Solution and Honda to manufacture large lithium-ion polymer batteries. Products from L-H Battery power a variety of innovative energy storage applications.
Established in 2023, L-H Battery is passionate about developing and maintaining a culture where our associates and customers understand their value and worth. we are making a positive impact and we want you to be a part of it!
Summary:
As a Sr Equipment Engineer, you will provide technical expertise and support to ensure reliability, availability, and long-term performance of EV battery manufacturing equipment. This role mentors, and develops both maintenance engineers and technicians, while establishing robust maintenance systems, engineering standards, and best practices. You will drive operational excellence by owning preventive and corrective maintenance strategies, standardizing PM procedures, governing Work Order execution through the EMS, and strategically managing spare parts and critical assets. Through strong technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, you will ensure stable, efficient, and scalable production in a high-technology manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
1. Engineering Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers and technicians through structured training, mentoring, and technical knowledge sharing to build long-term organizational capability.
- Set technical direction, assign priorities, and ensure engineering resources are aligned to plant SQD (Safety, Quality, Delivery) objectives.
- Establish a strong problem-solving culture using PDCA, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
2. Manufacturing & Process Engineering Excellence
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing methods, process flows, and operation sequences for parts, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
- Monitor and manage equipment and process performance to ensure stable operations, high reliability, and optimized operating cost.
- Lead efforts to resolve chronic and complex process issues by applying advanced engineering knowledge and experience.
3. Maintenance, EMS & Equipment Performance Management
- Own the maintenance engineering strategy, including PM/BM standardization, EMS governance, and work order execution effectiveness.
- Analyze downtime history, EMS trends, and FDC data (gap, temperature, pressure, cycle time) to identify root causes and implement preventive countermeasures.
- Drive improvements in equipment uptime, PM compliance, and maintenance effectiveness across all shifts
4. Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Review daily performance reports to identify SQD risks, improvement opportunities, and countermeasures.
- Utilize advanced data analysis tools and PDCA methodology to lead cross-functional teams in solving complex manufacturing and equipment-related problems.
- Translate data insights into sustainable processes, parameter, and reliability improvements.
5. Project, Cost & Investment Management
- Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation, including scope definition, schedule, budget, and resource planning.
- Estimate manufacturing costs, establish time standards, and define tooling and process requirements for new or existing product lines.
- Develop, manage, and control capital investment and expense budgets to achieve cost, performance, and reliability targets.
6. Technology & Innovation
- Evaluate, test, and implement new technologies, equipment, and automation solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability.
- Lead technical decision-making to steer production lines in new directions and resolve long-standing operational challenges.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting
- Partner with Equipment Service Technicians, MRO, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align PM schedules, production needs, and cost objectives.
- Define, track, and report key engineering KPIs including equipment uptime, SQD metrics, PM compliance, maintenance cost, and inventory turnover to senior leadership.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 6-8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of total relevant experience.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Battery production related knowledge preferred but not required
- Six Sigma knowledge preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- CAD Software (AutoCad, Solidworks, Catia, etc.) experience preferred but not required
- Positive attitude, open minded, and team player
- Strong self-motivation and desire to work in a manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and solve complex problems
- Strong technical analysis and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to manage projects and schedules
- Korean language proficiency a plus
Additional Requirements
- Work in production environment requiring PPE and lockout in manufacturing operations
- Working near oils, cutting lubricants
- Hands-on investigation and troubleshooting within equipment to countermeasure issues and to determine improvement activity
- Working with hand/power tools, quality gauging and instrumentation
- 50% office environment/ 50% manufacturing lineside activity
- 10-15 hours overtime per week
- Possible weekend or off shift support as necessary
- Travel 5% (domestic & international)