Vehicle Development - Project Manager - Issue Resolution

Apex Systems; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Plant Issue Resolution Engineer for Fremont, CA, to drive rapid containment and durable corrective actions across assembly and end-of-line validation for autonomous vehicle programs.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, applying root cause analysis, and delivering measurable improvements in issue health and manufacturability. Onsite with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 6–8 years in automotive OEMs, robotics or complex hardware manufacturing.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective actions in production or launches.
• Strong cross-functional communication and problem solving in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead triage, containment, and resolution of issues identified during general assembly and end-of-line testing for autonomous mapping, validation fleet, and pre-production builds.
• Define and execute short-term containment actions, including rework plans, part quarantine, and build flow protection.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to lead root cause analysis across design, process, supplier, and manufacturing domains, identify and prioritize blockers, and drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams to implement permanent corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
• Support prototype builds, production trials, and engineering changes to validate fixes and improve manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting to track issue health, closure rates, and recurrence, and improve issue tracking processes.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Automotive hardware

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3DX

DELMIA

JIRA

Confluence

SQL

Python

Job description

Vehicle Development - Project Manager - Issue Resolution

Job#: 3055144

Location: Fremont, California (Onsite)

Role Overview

As a Plant Issue Resolution Engineer, you will have a critical role in ensuring the quality and build readiness of autonomous vehicles during manufacturing. You will operate at the intersection of engineering and production, driving rapid containment and resolution of issues identified during general assembly and end-of-line validation. This role requires technical depth, urgency in execution, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to root cause and implement durable corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead triage, containment, and resolution of issues identified during general assembly and end-of-line testing for autonomous mapping, validation fleet, and pre-production builds.
• Define and execute short-term containment actions, including rework plans, part quarantine, and build flow protection.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to lead root cause analysis across design, process, supplier, and manufacturing domains, identify and prioritize blockers, and drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams to implement permanent corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
• Support prototype builds, production trials, and engineering changes to validate fixes and improve manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting to track issue health, closure rates, and recurrence, and improve issue tracking processes.

Required Qualifications

Education: B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

Experience: 6-8 years of experience in automotive OEMs, robotics, aviation, or other complex hardware systems within manufacturing, product engineering, or sustaining environments. Proven experience leading root cause analysis and corrective actions in production, manufacturing, or field environments, including new product launch support.

Technical Skills: Strong understanding of OEM vehicle electrical systems, wiring harnesses and connectors, control units, compute, sensor hardware, and mechanical systems. Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), production process optimization, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or EV systems.
• Familiarity with tools such as 3DX (Dassault), DELMIA, SAP ME/MII, JIRA, Confluence, SQL, Python, or data visualization tools.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• A full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.