Vehicle Quality Engineer

Advantage Technical; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Wayne, MI is seeking a Vehicle Quality Engineer to address vehicle quality and warranty concerns at a leading automotive facility. This hands-on role requires troubleshooting, data analysis, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years in automotive quality, with Six Sigma experience. Onsite work, competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering, quality, manufacturing, or automotive experience.
• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with CAD, Teamcenter, WERS, or similar engineering systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve vehicle quality and warranty concerns.
• Lead root cause analysis using Six Sigma, 8D, and 5 Why methodologies.
• Analyze warranty claims, quality data, and field reports to identify trends.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support supplier quality improvements and manufacturing quality initiatives.
• Coordinate plant trials and validation activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.
• Assist with product launches, quality reviews, and continuous improvement projects.
• Utilize engineering systems and technical tools to support issue resolution.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Skills

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Quality engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Teamcenter

WERS

Job description

Vehicle Quality Engineer

Location: Wayne, MI

Pay Rate: $36.67/hour

Schedule: Full-Time | Fully Onsite

Are you an engineer who thrives on solving complex quality challenges and driving continuous improvement? We are seeking a Vehicle Quality Engineer to support a leading automotive manufacturing facility in Wayne, MI. This hands‑on role is ideal for professionals with strong troubleshooting, quality, and problem‑solving experience who want to make an immediate impact on vehicle performance and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve vehicle quality and warranty concerns
• Lead root cause analysis using Six Sigma, 8D, and 5 Why methodologies
• Analyze warranty claims, quality data, and field reports to identify trends
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Support supplier quality improvements and manufacturing quality initiatives
• Coordinate plant trials and validation activities
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams
• Assist with product launches, quality reviews, and continuous improvement projects
• Utilize engineering systems and technical tools to support issue resolution
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of engineering, quality, manufacturing, or automotive experience
• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
• Experience with CAD, Teamcenter, WERS, or similar engineering systems is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Take the next step in your engineering career with a role that offers challenging work, valuable industry experience, and the opportunity to contribute to vehicle quality improvements.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top‑talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward‑looking companies.

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