THIS IS A 24+MO W2 (NOT C2C/1099/REFERRAL BASED VENDOR) CONTRACT POSITION
APPLICANTS MUST BE LOCAL AT TIME OF APPLICATION
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON OUR W2 (NOT C2C)
MAX RATE BASED ON EXPERIENCE IS $32HR
We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support investigations and resolution of engine, powertrain, and thermal system issues that occur later in a product's lifecycle. This role focuses on identifying root causes of field issues, improving reliability, reducing warranty costs, and developing long-term corrective actions through data analysis, testing, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in engines, thermal systems, testing, quality engineering, or product development and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement and reliability enhancement.
Location: Fully On-Site
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support quality improvement and cost reduction projects focused on warranty and reliability concerns.
- Analyze warranty, service, and test data to identify trends, recurring failures, and opportunities for improvement.
- Investigate engine, powertrain, and thermal system quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
- Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective actions to prevent future failures.
- Design, coordinate, and execute component, subsystem, and vehicle-level testing to validate findings and solutions.
- Present project status, recommendations, and test results to engineering and leadership teams.
- Collaborate with quality, engineering, testing, and product development teams to drive issue resolution.
- Develop tools, processes, and lessons learned that improve future product quality and serviceability.
- Document findings and maintain knowledge-sharing resources for future programs.
- Lead and facilitate problem-solving teams focused on quality and reliability improvements.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
Experience
- Minimum 6 months of project leadership or project coordination experience.
- Minimum 6 months of experience with internal combustion engines, thermal systems, after-treatment systems, or powertrain-related technologies in one or more of the following areas:
- Design Engineering
- Product Testing
- Controls Engineering
- Calibration Engineering
- Quality Engineering
Technical Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience analyzing technical, test, or warranty data.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis.
- Experience creating technical presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Ability to identify trends, investigate failures, and validate corrective actions through testing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with quality engineering, reliability engineering, or warranty analysis.
- Knowledge of engine and powertrain systems including:
- Base engine systems
- Cooling systems
- Air management systems
- Fuel systems
- Emissions and after-treatment systems
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Design for Six Sigma certification.
- Experience with:
- DMAIC methodology
- Strategic Problem Solving
- Failure Mode Avoidance
- Reliability and Robustness processes
- Quality tools and continuous improvement methods
- Familiarity with statistics and hypothesis testing.
- Experience developing dashboards and reporting tools.
- Working knowledge of Python for data analysis and automation.
- Experience working with large datasets, databases, SQL, or cloud-based analytics platforms such as BigQuery or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with hardware testing, instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
- Technical writing and documentation experience.
Desired Competencies
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Curiosity, willingness to learn, and a passion for solving complex engineering problems.
