Powertrain Validation Engineer

Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG); Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Test Engineer to oversee testing processes in Michigan. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Lean Manufacturing and six years of experience. Responsibilities include utilizing test software to monitor performance, conducting process audits, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities. This role is fully onsite and offers competitive support for immigration and residency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience demonstrating leadership in ONE FORD behaviors.
• Proven experience of EOL testing principles; data knowledge of leak, NVH, and balance testers.
• Final axle assembly manufacturing experience with quality assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Use test stand software to monitor test performance and correlation.
• Champion data use to understand and resolve test failure root causes.
• Lead process audits to ensure consistency with Powertrain guidelines.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Engineering

Problem Solving

Good Manufacturing Practices

Test Equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

WMA/Sciemetric Test Software

Quality Assessment Tools (QDAS, Minitab)

Job description

Overview

STG is a Preferred Vendor of a major Automotive Firm in MI. The client is actively looking for multiple Test Engineer. STG has a 98% repeat business rate from existing clients and have achieved industry awards and recognition for our services. Crain’s Detroit Business named STG to Michigan’s Fastest Growing Companies list in both 2020 and 2019, Top IT Services Company’s List in 2020, 2019, 2018, and Top Minority Business Enterprise List in 2020, 2019, and 2019. STG puts company CULTURE at the forefront of every business decision and employees are EMPOWERED and MEASURED for RESULTS. Both TEAMWORK and INDIVIDUAL Performance is recognized and rewarded. These positions are based in Michigan for a large Fortune 500 Automotive firm. STG will provide immigration and permanent residency sponsorship assistance to those candidates who need it.

Position Description

• Use test stand WMA software to monitor test stand FTT and stand to stand correlation
• Reports, QR (Quality Reject) and FQA (Final Quality Audit) issues
• Track concerns and review initial test results/data from all relevant test equipment
• Champion use of data to understand and resolve test failure root causes
• Monitor failures and communicate multiple identical failures issues to appropriate management personnel and group leaders for resolution at source (i.e., operator, vendor, process, etc.)
• Ensure that resolution of issues is addressed with the goal to drive In-Station Process Control (ISPC), Error Proofing, and improved Process Capability
• Once suspect unit is returned, record any retest of defect testing data—along with analysis—then assist the Engineering and Quality team in determining root cause, and document improvement actions to test equipment
• Conduct a monthly review of all critical test point variable trend charts. Verify test point trends and current limits. Investigate or notify correct personnel of any unusual trends
• Ensure spare parts are available for test systems
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity
• Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Powertrain guidelines
• Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
• Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental, and Environmental standards
• Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements to achieve Rate of Climb targets

Primary Skills

• Required: Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Problem Solving, Good Manufacturing Practices, Test Equipment

Primary Skills Preferred

• Process Validation, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Processes, Lean Six Sigma, Tooling

Education

• Education: High School Diploma

• Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience – Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in ONE FORD (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Proven experience of EOL testing principles including data knowledge of leak, NVH, and balance testers
• WMA/Sciemetric test software experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering

• Final axle assembly manufacturing experience
• Experience using data to drive engineering solutions
• Quality Assessment tools (QDAS, Minitab)
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
• Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
• FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience

• Education Required: High School Diploma / GED

• Education Preferred: Bachelor\'s Degree

Additional Information

Fully onsite.

Resume Submittal Instructions

Interested/qualified candidates should email their word formatted resumes to Ms. [e-mail] or contact her at 248.712.6731. In the subject line of the email please include: First and Last Name – Test Engineer