Product Engineer General

Job Summary:

Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for a Product Engineer General. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

We are seeking an experienced Engineer to join our client´s performance division to support F-150 Raptor production. This position reports directly to a special division and is “dotted line” to the plant PVT. This “on site” position is located at Dearborn Truck Plant (DTP).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Lead daily Claims report to FP Engineering and Plant PVT.
• Lead weekly Quality PAT and Claims, R/1000 and CPU reporting.
• Support daily assembly plant PIC room / Whiteboard / FCPA reviews.
• Support daily GQRS and WARRANTY claims binning / call dealership technicians as required.
• Lead Analytical Warranty System (AWS) and Early Claims Binning (ECB) claims analysis.
• Manage Balanced Single Agenda for Quality (BSAQ) projects and update system status regularly.
• Support VRT/VFG meetings on weekly basis and Quality Reviews (FQR, VQR, PDQR) meetings.
• Assist troubleshooting vehicles that fail in-plant testing.
• Support STA / Plant Incoming Quality in resolving plant and supplier quality issues.
• Liaison for Program Management Team (PMT) with Product Specialist / plant personnel.
• Review and drive closure of Fresh Eyes (Campaign Prevent) issues.
• Support Automated Issues Management System (AIMS) issues resolution in program level meetings.
• Manage WERS system Concerns / Alerts; Lead trials to support functional change verification.
• Work with Plant Quality and PVT Managers to prioritize critical path changes for F-150 Raptor.
• Interface with Plant Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, and VOME teams to clarify and resolve process vs design dependent issues.
• Review and manage daily audits post Mod Center Inspection.
• Lead and conduct R202 vehicle attribute drive evaluations of production units.

Basics:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 3-5 years combined experience in Program Management, VO/Launch, PVT, Quality.
• Tier 2 Driver Certification (training available if not already Tier 2).

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to drive a team to resolution with work plans and accountability.
• High degree of self-motivation and willingness to commit extra effort to “get the job done”.
• Candidate must be comfortable in speaking and working with Chief / Director level management.
• Candidate must be comfortable in speaking and working with Plant Line Operators through Area Managers in understanding and resolving of issues.
• Previous rotations in our client´s assembly plants.
• Experience in vehicle evaluation, program management, product launch or quality roles.
• Understanding, or willingness to learn, fundamentals of Chassis, Body, Powertrain, and Electrical systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs (including PowerPoint and Excel pivot tables).
• Familiarity with Teamcenter for accessing vehicle CAD images.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products