Plant Issue Resolution Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup client seeks a Plant Issue Resolution Engineer in Foster City, CA to lead triage, containment, and closure planning for vehicle assembly issues. You will collaborate across vehicle engineering, quality, supplier quality, and operations to drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

The role requires 6–8 years in automotive or complex hardware environments, with strong communication skills and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• 6-8 years in automotive OEMs, robotics, aviation, or complex hardware with manufacturing/product engineering experience.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead triage, containment, and resolution planning of issues during assembly and end-of-line testing.
• Define and execute short-term containment actions, rework plans, and part quarantine.
• Conduct root cause analysis across design, process, supplier, and manufacturing domains and drive improvements.
• Support prototype builds, production trials, and engineering changes to validate fixes.
• Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting to monitor issue health and closure rates.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Manufacturing process improvement

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Our client, a leader in autonomous vehicle manufacturing, is seeking a Plant Issue Resolution Engineer to join their team. As a Plant Issue Resolution Engineer, you will be part of the Manufacturing Department supporting Vehicle Engineering, Quality, Supplier Quality, and Operations teams. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a proactive approach, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:

Plant Issue Resolution Engineer

Location:

Foster City, CA

Pay Range:

$77/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Lead triage, containment, and resolution planning of issues identified during general assembly and end-of-line testing across various vehicle systems.

• Define and execute short-term containment actions, including rework plans, part quarantine, and build flow protection.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to conduct root cause analysis across design, process, supplier, and manufacturing domains, and drive improvements.

• Support prototype builds, production trials, and engineering changes to validate fixes and enhance manufacturability.

• Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting to monitor issue health, closure rates, and recurrence, improving processes.

What's Needed?

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

• 6-8 years of experience in automotive OEMs, robotics, aviation, or complex hardware systems within manufacturing or product engineering environments.

• Strong understanding of vehicle systems such as door systems, latches, actuators, sealing, access panels, glazing, and body structures.

• Proven experience leading root cause analysis and corrective actions in production or field environments, including new product launch support.

• Excellent cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute to innovative autonomous vehicle technology.

• Engagement with a dynamic and forward-thinking team.

• Chance to develop your skills in a cutting-edge industry.

• Work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion.

• Be part of a company committed to sustainable and advanced transportation solutions.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Health Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Business Travel Insurance

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

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