Process Engineer

About SK Battery America (SKBA)

As the flagship entity of SK On and a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing sector, SKBA is at the forefront of advancing high nickel technology. With an impressive revenue of $2 billion and dedicated team of over 3,000 employees, we provide high-energy density battery cells to top automotive brands like Ford, Volkswagen, and Hyundai Motors. SKBA's North American expansion is marked by strategic joint partnerships with industry giants such as Ford and Hyundai, underscoring our commitment to the evolving EV landscape.

Role and Responsibilities:

Productivity Review for Development Stage Product

• Review productivity ad confirm the production process conditions for the pilot line.
• New model job change schedule management.

Establishment and Revision

• Define detailed production process
• Identify production influence factors and define process conditions (4M) standards.
• Confirm the process standards based on the cell reliability test results.
• Register process standards on the PLM and set up the equipment operating condition through RMS.
• Upload newly introduced process or change of the unit process to system

Yield / Uptime Improvement (Performance improvement)

• Daily monitoring of overall equipment efficiency (OEE) & Yield rate.
• Data analysis: Examine production raw data to conduct defect analysis, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshooting and solutions: Identify ad resolve issues in processes, product quality, and equipment by developing effective solutions.
• Execute quality control through statistical analysis (regular review of SPC management standard, Cpk review, etc.)
• Examine and develop measures to secure quality and yield while minimizing invested resource (cost, headcount, etc.)
• Provide technical support to ensure production aligns with quality, efficiency, and safety standards, including preparation for production runs, oversight during production, and managing changes in instructions or materials.
• Review the quality impact and validity of process addition in accordance with production speed acceleration.

Defect Analysis and Quality Improvement

• Examine and consult improvement solution of chronic defects
• Examine and consult process loss improvement
• Examine and consult non-conformity problem of Electrode semi-product and cell reliability
• Respond to and follow up of customer audit
• Respond to ISO / IATF certification and gate audits
• Make an inquiry and provide advice for the development and optimization of production - related IT systems (e.g. MES) and data verification system.
• Examine the quality reliability when 4M process change occurs.

New Process Development

• Plan and manage the investment budget for newly introduced process
• Develop new process
• Provide process documentation and operating instructions for the newly developed processes.
• Other tasks as assigned

Skill and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Statistics, Science Major field or equivalent.
• Experience with process technology and development is a plus
• Experience with Battery manufacturing experience is a plus
• Six Sigma and IATF Certifications is a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Minitab or similar programs with strong data analysis skills.