Product Engineer Electrical

Optimal; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal is seeking an experienced quality/engineering professional to provide on-site wiring and product quality support in our automotive assembly plant. You will lead cross-functional teams, drive root-cause analysis, and implement containment and corrective actions to protect production and customers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Manufacturing, PD, and STA, plus presenting findings in quarterly reviews and leading FH sub-system improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Product Development/Quality/Program/Manufacturing Engineering in a fast-paced automotive environment.
• Bachelor's Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site engineering support to the assembly plant addressing warranty, FTT, ergonomics, Stop Ships/Stop Builds, quality campaigns, and audits.
• Lead cross-functional teams in root cause analysis and implement ICA/PCA to safeguard production and customers.
• Prepare and present structured problem-solving documentation (8D, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone) and present findings in plant forums (FQR, DQR, VQR).
• Lead the Variability Reduction Team (VRT) for FH sub-systems with Manufacturing, PD, and STA.

Skills

Electrical Wiring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Description: Serve as the first line of defense regarding vehicle quality, directly impacting customer satisfaction and brand reputation. Provide critical on-site engineering support to the assembly plant, addressing Wiring/EDS issues related to warranty, First Time Through (FTT), ergonomics, Stop Ships/Stop Builds, quality campaigns, and various product audits. Support End-to-End (E2E) warranty transformation by performing daily warranty claim triage and binning within the IRIS and SIMPSN systems. Leverage warranty data, connected vehicle data, and internal plant metrics (End-of Line and QLS) to identify emerging issues and lead cross-functional teams in root cause analysis. Implement robust Interim Containment Actions (ICA) and Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA) to safeguard production and the customer. Prepare and present structured problem-solving documentation (e.g., 8D, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone) to drive collaborative issue resolution. Present technical findings and status updates in key plant forums, including Functional Quality Reviews (FQR), Director Quality Reviews (DQR), and Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQR). Lead the Variability Reduction Team (VRT) for FH sub-systems, collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Product Development (PD), and Site Technical Assistance (STA).

Skills Required: Electrical Wiring - Excellent leadership, teamwork, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Self-starter with ability to work autonomously.

Experience Required: 5+ years of experience in Product Development/Quality/Program/Manufacturing Engineering in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Education Required: Bachelor's Degree

Position is onsite