Plant Issue Resolution Engineer - Autonomous Test Fleet & Robotaxi Pre-Production

DeWinter Group; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DeWinter Group in Fremont, CA is seeking a Plant Issue Resolution Engineer to ensure the quality and readiness of autonomous test fleets during assembly and pre-production testing. You will identify, contain, and drive rapid resolution of issues to maintain vehicle integrity and schedule adherence.

Lead root cause analysis, implement corrective actions in production or field settings, and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to sustain durable, fleet-ready robotaxi

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 6-8 years of experience in automotive OEMs, robotics, aviation, or complex hardware manufacturing environments
• Profound knowledge of OEM vehicle electrical systems, wiring harnesses, control units, sensors, and mechanical components
• Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in production or field settings
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and problem-solving capabilities in fast-paced environments
• Skilled in issue triage, containment strategies, and process development for manufacturing quality assurance

Responsabilités

• Lead root cause analysis and containment during assembly and pre-production testing
• Identify, contain and resolve issues rapidly to maintain vehicle integrity and schedules
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality and suppliers to drive corrective actions and improvements
• Develop and implement manufacturing quality assurance processes for fleet readiness

Description du poste

Plant Issue Resolution Engineer - Autonomous Test Fleet & Robotaxi Pre-Production

Overview:

Join a pioneering team at the forefront of autonomous transportation technology as a Plant Issue Resolution Engineer. In this critical role, you will directly impact the quality, safety, and readiness of cutting-edge autonomous vehicles during the manufacturing process. Operating at the nexus of engineering and production, you will lead efforts to identify, contain, and resolve issues rapidly during assembly and pre-production testing of our advanced autonomous fleet. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement, ensure vehicle integrity, and support the flawless deployment of fleet-ready robots and vehicle systems, shaping the future of personal mobility.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 6-8 years of experience in automotive OEMs, robotics, aviation, or complex hardware manufacturing environments
• Profound knowledge of OEM vehicle electrical systems, wiring harnesses, control units, sensors, and mechanical components
• Demonstrated ability to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions in production or field settings
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and problem-solving capabilities in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Skilled in issue triage, containment strategies, and process development for manufacturing quality assurance

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or electric vehicle systems
• Familiarity with tools such as Dassault 3DX, DELMIA, SAP ME/MII, JIRA, Confluence, SQL, Python, or data visualization platforms

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred
• Proven track record in supporting new product launches, production trial runs, and engineering change validations within complex hardware production

Other Requirements:

• This position is on-site in Fremont, CA, requiring five days per week in the manufacturing facility
• Candidates must be able to operate effectively within cross-disciplinary teams to meet aggressive timelines and deliver durable solutions
• Ability to support cross-functional collaborations with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers

Note:

This role is exclusively offered on a W2 basis, with a project duration of 6 months, starting as soon as possible.