Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer
Contract Duration: 1-year possible extension
Location: Avon Lake, Ohio
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Pay Rate: $40-43 per hour/ W2 only
Position Summary
The PVT Engineer will serve as a key point of contact for vehicle quality within the assembly plant, with a primary focus on Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS), wiring, and electrical issue resolution. This role works closely with Manufacturing, Product Development, Quality, and supplier teams to identify and resolve vehicle issues that could impact production, warranty performance, customer satisfaction, and overall vehicle quality.
The engineer will provide hands-on plant support, lead root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and support new vehicle and product launches.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary engineering resource for Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) and vehicle wiring issues within the assembly plant.
- Provide on-site engineering support for issues related to warranty, First Time Through (FTT), ergonomics, Stop Ship/Stop Build events, quality campaigns, and product audits.
- Perform daily warranty claim review, triage, and issue categorization using IRIS and SIMPSN systems.
- Analyze warranty data, connected vehicle data, End-of-Line results, and internal plant quality metrics to identify emerging vehicle quality concerns.
- Lead cross-functional teams through root cause analysis and structured problem solving.
- Develop and implement Interim Containment Actions (ICA) and Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA) to protect production and customers.
- Prepare and present problem-solving documentation using methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5 Why, and Fishbone analysis.
- Present technical findings, corrective actions, and project status during Functional Quality Reviews (FQR), Director Quality Reviews (DQR), and Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQR).
- Lead the Variability Reduction Team (VRT) for assigned subsystems, partnering with Manufacturing, Product Development, and Site Technical Assistance teams.
- Perform hands-on vehicle diagnostics and electrical troubleshooting to resolve wiring and electrical concerns discovered during plant testing and final inspections.
- Manage assigned minor product launches in alignment with plant and functional leadership objectives.
- Initiate and manage Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS) concerns and alerts associated with engineering and design changes.
- Support plant trials and change implementation activities.
- Collaborate with engineering teams at sister plants to identify common issues and coordinate containment and corrective actions.
- Lead plant trials supporting quality improvements, cost reduction, supplier improvements, and product changes.
- Drive design commonality and implementation of engineering best practices across vehicle programs and assembly plants.
- Participate in vehicle pre-builds, new model launches, and system implementations, providing hands-on engineering support throughout the launch process.
- Maintain clear communication with leadership and cross-functional partners while managing changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in Product Development, Quality Engineering, Program Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering function within a fast-paced automotive environment.
- Strong experience with electrical wiring and Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS).
- Hands-on experience with automotive electrical troubleshooting and vehicle diagnostics.
- Experience supporting manufacturing plants, production environments, and vehicle quality issues.
- Strong knowledge of root cause analysis, corrective actions, and structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, A3, 5 Why, and Fishbone.
- Experience analyzing warranty, quality, and manufacturing data to identify and resolve emerging issues.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, and supplier groups.
- Strong leadership, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Skills
- Circuit design
- Manufacturing engineering
- Six Sigma methodologies
- 8D, A3, 5 Why, and Fishbone problem-solving techniques
- Vehicle launch and production support
- Warranty and quality data analysis
- Wiring harness / electrical system experience
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