Manufacturing QA Engineer

Booster; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatik is seeking a manufacturing engineer to lead the integration of autonomy hardware into trucks and to troubleshoot on-site build issues while driving QA initiatives for high reliability and production efficiency.

You will collaborate with design, integration, and production teams, as well as external manufacturing partners, to ensure build consistency, traceability, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing line.

Qualifications

• Experience with electromechanical systems and vehicle hardware integration.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of QA and root-cause analysis processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing for autonomy hardware integration into trucks.
• Develop assembly procedures, inspection checklists, and documentation.
• Collaborate with design, integration, and production teams to resolve build issues.
• Define QA processes including inspection plans and defect tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement for reliability and throughput.
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers and verify materials against specs.

Skills

Electromechanical systems

Harness routing

Sensor installation

System-level testing

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Who we are

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.

The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom‑built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick‑up and drop‑off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all‑encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.

About the role

You’ll play a key role in bridging the gap between product design and scalable production. You will lead the manufacturing process for autonomy hardware integration into trucks, troubleshoot on‑site build issues, and drive quality assurance initiatives to ensure high reliability and production efficiency. This is a hands‑on, on‑site role that requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams and external manufacturing partners.

What you'll do

• Lead the end‑to‑end manufacturing process for integrating autonomy hardware into trucks.
• Develop and maintain assembly procedures, inspection checklists, and documentation to ensure build consistency and traceability.
• Collaborate closely with the design, integration, and production teams to rapidly resolve build issues and implement corrective actions.
• Define and implement QA processes including inspection plans, failure analysis protocols, and defect tracking.
• Analyze quality data and product metrics to identify trends, systemic issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead build events and validation activities, including first article inspections and in‑process audits.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and QA processes to increase reliability and throughput.
• Serve as a key technical resource at the manufacturing site, escalating issues and coordinating solutions with internal engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Contract Manufacturer to establish processes.
• Perform various tests and inspections on raw materials, parts and finished trucks to verify that specified processes are met.
• Ensure and adhere to industry standards, regulations, and company policies.

What we're looking for

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or related roles in automotive, aerospace, or hardware tech industries.
• Strong hands‑on experience with electromechanical systems, harness routing, sensor installation, and system‑level testing.
• Familiarity with manufacturing process control, quality standards, and root cause analysis tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a detail‑oriented mindset with a bias for action.
• Comfortable working on‑site in a dynamic and collaborative production environment.
• Proficiency with QA and documentation tools (e.g., PLM systems, spreadsheets, issue trackers like JIRA).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.