Vehicle Manufacturing Engineer

Denken Solutions, Inc.; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Denken Solutions, Inc. in Hayward, CA is seeking a Plant Issue Resolution Engineer to ensure the quality and build readiness of our autonomous vehicles during manufacturing.

This onsite role collaborates with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, and Operations to drive rapid containment and durable corrective actions. You will lead triage for door systems and body structures, execute containment plans, perform root-cause analysis across design, process, and suppliers,

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 6–8 years of experience in automotive OEMs, robotics, aviation, or similar complex hardware manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of vehicle door systems, latches, actuators, sealing, panels, glazing, and body structures.
• Proven experience leading root cause analysis and corrective actions in production or field environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead triage, containment, and resolution plans for issues identified during general assembly and end-of-line testing across door systems, latches, actuators, sealing, access panels, glazing, and body structures.
• 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 DFM improvements.
• Support cross-functional teams to implement permanent corrective actions (PCA) 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 PIRT processes.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

3DX (Dassault)

DELMIA

SAP ME/MII

JIRA

Confluence

SQL

Python

Data visualization tools

Job description

Onsite in Hayward, CA | 5 days in office.

• At client, we are reimagining personal transportation from the ground up.
• As a Plant Issue Resolution Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and build readiness of our 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 strong technical depth, urgency in execution, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to root cause and implement durable corrective actions.
• You will partner closely with Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, and Operations to ensure vehicles meet client’s quality standards and production targets.
• Your work will directly impact vehicle readiness, production efficiency, and overall fleet reliability.

In this role, you will:

• Lead triage, containment, and resolution plans for issues identified during general assembly and end-of-line testing across door systems, latches, actuators, sealing, access panels, glazing, and body structures.
• 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 (PCA) 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 PIRT processes, including issue tracking, prioritization, and cross-functional execution.

Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 6-8 years of experience in automotive OEMs, robotics, aviation, or other complex hardware systems within manufacturing, product engineering, or sustaining environments.
• Strong understanding of vehicle door systems, latches, actuators, sealing, access panels, glazing, and body structures.
• Proven experience leading root cause analysis and corrective actions in production, manufacturing, or field environments, including new product launch support.
• Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus 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.