Principal Engineer
Job Description
Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle Components Solutions, and Business Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.
The Opportunity:
Driving better future mobility
VS (Vehicle component Solutions) Company (https://www.lg.com/global/mobility) of LG Electronics focuses on commercializing environmentally responsible automotive components and core solutions based on LG's proprietary technologies. A leading provider of core components for global car manufacturers, VS Company is supporting the emerging trend of the vehicle industry.
As the Principal Engineer, you will:
- Lead technical development and certification processes, ensuring alignment with industry standards like IATF 16949
- Perform work autonomously while receiving periodic reviews at key milestones
- Set priorities based on customer deadlines, risk assessments, and project milestones, with significant latitude in decision-making
- Impact multiple departments, including validation, procurement, and sales, through independent judgment on risk mitigation and technical problem-solving
- Operate within regulatory and quality guidelines, ensuring compliance with safety and operational targets while contributing to long-term strategic initiatives
- Manage global responsibilities, overseeing product certification and development that affects both domestic and international markets
- Collaborate with global teams
- Demonstrate innovation by proposing process improvements and enhancing workflows, continuously seeking to improve product quality and customer satisfaction
- Utilize a high degree of latitude to develop new ideas, improving team performance and efficiency across multiple departments
- Apply in-depth knowledge of automotive manufacturing, certification standards, and risk assessment to guide technical development
- Work both independently and as part of cross-functional teams, balancing individual technical decisions with collaborative project efforts
- Frequently communicate with internal teams and external customers via email, MS Teams, and in-person meetings, providing weekly project status updates
- Negotiate with customers on technical solutions and third-party integrations, balancing requirements with organizational capabilities
- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, assigning tasks, managing workflows, and providing technical guidance to engineers
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- 10+ Years of relevant experience in technical development and certification, particularly within automotive manufacturing
- Strong expertise in IATF 16949, APQP, and FMEA
- Proficiency in both software and hardware troubleshooting
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30%)
- Capable of vehicle driving/testing for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. for testing and equipment setup
- Proven track record of leading teams and driving innovative solutions within technical and certification functions
Preferred:
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean
Privacy Notice to California Applicants
At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics.
In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.
LG Electronics, USA Inc., LG Mobile Research USA LLC, LG Electronics, Alabama, Inc., LGEVU and Zenith Electronics LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the Company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.
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