Test Engineer
Location-Sterling Heights, MI (100% onsite)
ONLY W2 NO C2C
Shift - 6.30am -3pm EST
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Test Engineer specializing in Manufacturing Engineering to join our innovative production team.
Position Description: Use test stand WMA software to monitor test stand FTT and stand to stand correlation Reports, QRs (Quality Reject) and FQAs (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
Skills Required:Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Problem Solving, Good Manufacturing Practices, Test Equipment Skills Preferred: Process Validation, Process Improvement, Manufacturing Processes, Lean Six Sigma, ToolingExperience Required:Education: High School Diploma Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate 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
Preferred:Education: Bachelor s degree in engineering o Final axle assembly manufacturing experience o Experience using data to drive engineering solutions o Quality Assessment tools (QDAS, Minitab) o Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience o 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills o Lean
Tools 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping o DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience o FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experienceEducation Required:High School Diploma / GEDEducation Preferred:Bachelor's DegreeAdditional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements: Additional Information