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# Inspector I, Quality Assurance (CQA) at LG Energy Solution Arizona

- **Company:** LG Energy Solution Arizona
- **Location:** Queen Creek, AZ
- **Posted:** 2026-08-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-25
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lgenergyaz/jobs/5380298008

## 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!

Title:  Inspector I, Quality Assurance

Location:  Queen Creek, AZ

Summary:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector is responsible for ensuring product standards by inspecting, measuring and testing of materials and parts during the manufacturing process. Responsibilities also include but are not limited to, conducting quality checks, basic lab equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting throughout the production process. Additionally, this role involves disassembling and disposing of scrap materials, filling out reports and escalating results to appropriate team members.

Responsibilities:

- Support organizational quality objectives by executing daily inspection and documentation procedures
- Inspect parts and materials to ensure compliance with established specifications and quality standards
- Measure, verify and analyze data to ensure a quality product
- Approve or reject material by confirming specifications and conducting visual and measurement tests
- Document quality findings and promptly communicate results to relevant parties
- Report investigation/test/containment results in a clear, concise, and timely manner to the appropriate supervisor(s)
- Maintain equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity
- Collect defective parts and materials, secure in designated areas
- Maintain compliance with internal safety policies and procedures to promote a safe working environment
- Uphold workplace organization and cleanliness in alignment with 3R5S standards
- Right Location, Right Quality, Right Container
- Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

Qualifications and Requirements:

- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience with QA activities in a manufacturing setting, including use of measurement devices such as meters, gauges, computers, calipers, and other measuring instruments preferred
- Working knowledge of basic statistical concepts and methods preferred
- Knowledge of quality control tools and techniques preferred
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds, able to stand / walk for protracted periods of time
- 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:

- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret prints, graphs, manuals, and measurements
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to navigate computer software and enter data accurately

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.

Recruitment Fraud Alert Notice

We have recently become aware of fraudulent recruiting activities in which individuals falsely claiming to represent LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. contact job seekers, advertise fictitious employment opportunities, request personal information, or seek payment in connection with an application or job offer.

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. will never request payment, fees, gift cards, banking transfers, or purchases from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. We also do not request sensitive personal information, such as a Social Security number or date of birth, during the initial application or interview process. Certain information may be required only after a legitimate offer has been accepted and as part of the formal onboarding, payroll, background-screening, or employment-verification process.

Authorized LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. representatives conducting recruiting business by email will use an official “@lgensol.com” email address. Candidates should be cautious of communications originating from personal email accounts or requests to communicate exclusively through platforms such as Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook/Live.com, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Discord, or iMessage.

If you receive a suspicious communication or believe someone is fraudulently representing LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc., do not respond or provide personal information, send money, or click any links or attachments.

We take recruitment fraud seriously and encourage all candidates to remain vigilant. Our goal is to help protect job seekers from fraudulent activity and identity theft.

## About LG Energy Solution Arizona

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Advanced battery manufacturing / Chemical manufacturing
- Target customers: Automakers (EV OEMs) and energy storage system (ESS) providers – B2B, enterprise
- Mission or purpose: “We provide diverse energy solutions for a better world” – enabling the green energy transition through innovative battery technology and localized U.S. production [lgensol.com](https://www.lgensol.com/en/company/info-outline)

## Products & Services
- **46-Series Cylindrical Batteries (EV)**: High-capacity cylindrical cells for electric vehicles, first mass production planned at Ochang, Korea, with Arizona facility replicating that capability for North American automakers [news.lgensol.com](https://news.lgensol.com/company-news/press-releases/2592/)
- **LFP Pouch-Type Batteries (ESS)**: Lithium iron phosphate batteries for energy storage systems, one of the first ESS-exclusive production facilities in the world, serving the fast-growing U.S. ESS market [news.lgensol.com](https://news.lgensol.com/company-news/press-releases/2592/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed for Arizona entity; parent LG Energy Solution market cap approximately $35–40B (as of mid-2025)
- **Key Metric**: Total investment of **$5.5 billion** in the Arizona complex; average annual production capacity of **53 GWh** (36 GWh cylindrical, 17 GWh ESS) [news.lgensol.com](https://news.lgensol.com/company-news/press-releases/2592/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company LG Energy Solution; joint ventures with General Motors, Honda, and Hyundai Motors Group; partnerships with Arizona Commerce Authority, Pinal County, and Central Arizona College for workforce training [news.lgensol.com](https://news.lgensol.com/company-news/press-releases/3784/)
- **Growth Signals**: Construction ~50% complete as of April 2025; sample production expected mid-2026, commercial production by end of 2026; workforce growing from 62 employees (+357.9% YoY) to planned 1,500+ by 2027 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lg-energy-solution-az) [news.lgensol.com](https://news.lgensol.com/company-news/press-releases/3784/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First stand-alone cylindrical battery plant in the U.S.** – early mover in domestic 46-Series production for EV customers.
- **IRA-compliant “Made in America” batteries** – positions LG Energy Solution to benefit from U.S. clean energy policies and automaker demand for local supply chains.
- **Diverse product portfolio** – simultaneously producing cylindrical cells for EVs and LFP pouch cells for ESS, covering two high-growth markets from one complex.
- **Parent company expertise** – leverages LG Energy Solution’s 20+ years of battery manufacturing experience and existing U.S. operations (Holland, Michigan facility) [news.lgensol.com](https://news.lgensol.com/company-news/press-releases/3784/)

## Strategic Focus
- **Completion and ramp-up**: Finalizing construction of both facilities (cylindrical plant late 2025, ESS plant 2026) and transitioning to sample/commercial production.
- **Local workforce development**: Investing in training programs through the Future48 Workforce Accelerator to build a local battery talent ecosystem.
- **Customer diversification**: Supplying multiple automakers (GM, Honda, Hyundai) and ESS customers, with a focus on securing additional “supply agreements” [news.lgensol.com](https://news.lgensol.com/company-news/press-releases/3784/)

## Why Work Here
- **High-growth environment**: From a startup-like team of ~62 employees to a projected 1,500+ in two years – rapid scaling offers significant career advancement and ownership opportunities.
- **Cutting-edge technology**: Work on next-generation 46-Series cylindrical batteries and LFP ESS cells in a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing complex.
- **Training and development**: The company has established a dedicated workforce training center in partnership with local colleges, investing in skill-building for battery professionals [news.lgensol.com](https://news.lgensol.com/company-news/press-releases/3784/)
- **Location**: Queen Creek, Arizona – lower cost of living, sunny climate, and growing tech/manufacturing hub.
- **Culture**: Emphasis on safety, quality, and sustainability – values include “collaboration, innovation, and respect” (as seen in job postings). On-site roles with shift-based production positions available.
- **Policy**: Likely on-site/on-location given manufacturing nature; some corporate/engineering roles may offer hybrid flexibility.

## Sources
1. [news.lgensol.com](https://news.lgensol.com/company-news/press-releases/2592/) – LG Energy Solution’s $5.5 Billion Stand-Alone Battery Manufacturing Complex Project in Arizona Well Underway (April 2024)
2. [news.lgensol.com](https://news.lgensol.com/company-news/press-releases/3784/) – LG Energy Solution Makes Notable Progress in Construction and Hiring in Arizona (April 2025)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lg-energy-solution-az) – LG Energy Solution Arizona LinkedIn Company Page
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lgenergyaz) – Careers page with job listings and about us
5. [lgensol.com](https://www.lgensol.com/en/company/info-outline) – LG Energy Solution corporate overview

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