PVT Engineer

Optimal Solution Company; Claycomo (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OEM KCAP in Kansas City area is seeking a PVT Engineer to defend functional system quality for Vehicle/Transit electrical systems, handle product development, and improve electrical distribution, 12V systems, and CAN networking.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with 2+ years in electrical/software engineering, strong problem solving, and experience with GSAR/JIRA/IRIS or similar tools. Onsite work at KCAP with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years' experience as Product/Quality Engineer in Electrical/Software Environment.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills; 6 Sigma training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver vehicle line quality objectives.
• Manage warranty issue tracking and resolution.
• Identify opportunities for high impact warranty improvement actions.
• Lead/support and coordinate issue containment/resolution with Product Development, Supplier and Production teams.
• Lead production trials.
• Assist in troubleshooting/repair of units.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Master of Science Degree in Electrical/Software Engineering

Tools

Jira

Job description

Position Description:

This PVT (Plant Vehicle Team) Engineer position is located at the OEM's Kansas City Assembly Plant (KCAP) where the Vehicle and Transit vehicle lines are built. PVT Engineers are the 'first line of defense' regarding functional system quality for the products build at the assembly plant. As a PVT engineer, you will handle ongoing product development and improve the quality of the Vehicle/Transit as related to the electrical systems of these vehicles (i.e., electrical distribution, electronic switches, 12V battery, module software and hardware, and sensors).

Skills Required:

Critical Thinking - Example: have proven experience to weigh diverse and/or competing goals to achieve the best outcome for the company and the product.

Problem Solving - Example: familiarity and experience using 6-sigma tools, 8Ds, 5-whys, or other problem solving techniques to identify root cause, implement containment actions, and prevent reoccurrence actions quickly and accurately

Skills Preferred:

Jira

Experience Required:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field 2+ years' experience as Product/Quality Engineer in Electrical / Software Environment

Experience Preferred:

Master of Science Degree in Electrical/Software Engineering or closely related field 3+ years of experience as Product/Quality Engineer in Electrical / Software Environment Automotive Industry related experience Strong problem solving and decision-making skills 6 Sigma training is preferred Experience working in GSAR/JIRA/IRIS/SIMPSN/QED/SREA and WERS Good communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to work well with people, specifically in assembly plant environment Proficient user of Microsoft Office Applications Experience with vehicle OBD systems and CAN networking in-vehicle

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred:

Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements:

Additional Information :

WORK STATUS: Fully Onsite

Responsibilities

Deliver vehicle line quality objectives Manage warranty issue tracking and resolution Identify opportunities for high impact warranty improvement actions Evaluate external issues and drive changes in internal measurement system and/or containment actions Lead/support and coordinate issue containment/resolution of internal/external issues with Product Development, Supplier and Production teams Lead/support launch events (part sign-off, issue resolution, electrical testing) Lead production trials Assist in troubleshooting/repair of units