Job Title: PVT EngineerJob Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated PVT Engineer to play a crucial role in ensuring vehicle quality, directly impacting customer satisfaction and brand reputation. This position will provide critical on-site engineering support to the assembly plant, addressing Wiring/EDS issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex vehicle diagnostics and electrical issues.
Responsibilities
Serve as the first line of defense regarding vehicle quality, impacting customer satisfaction and brand reputation.
Provide on-site engineering support to the assembly plant, addressing Wiring/EDS issues related to warranty, First Time Through (FTT), ergonomics, Stop Ships/Stop Builds, quality campaigns, and various product audits.
Support End-to-End (E2E) warranty transformation by performing daily warranty claim triage and binning within the IRIS and SIMPSN systems.
Leverage warranty data, connected vehicle data, and internal plant metrics to identify emerging issues and lead cross-functional teams in root cause analysis.
Implement robust Interim Containment Actions (ICA) and Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA) to safeguard production and the customer.
Prepare and present structured problem-solving documentation to drive collaborative issue resolution.
Present technical findings and status updates in key plant forums including Functional Quality Reviews (FQR), Director Quality Reviews (DQR), and Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQR).
Lead the Variability Reduction Team (VRT) for FH sub-systems, collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Product Development (PD), and Site Technical Assistance (STA).
Facilitate complex vehicle diagnostics and resolve electrical issues identified during in-plant testing or final inspections.
Manage assigned minor product launches in strict alignment with functional and plant leadership objectives.
Initiate and manage Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS) Concerns and Alerts for design changes while supporting plant trials and Plant Change implementation meetings.
Maintain transparent communication channels with supervisors and peers regarding daily activities, demonstrating resilience in balancing shifting priorities and new demands.
Collaborate with VRT counterparts at sister plants to ensure common issue identification and containment across the enterprise.
Lead plant trials focused on quality enhancements, cost-reduction initiatives, and supplier-driven improvements.
Drive design commonality and the adoption of best practices across multiple programs and assembly plants.
Essential Skills
Electrical wiring knowledge within Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS), including power network, control panels, circuit design, or wiring harnesses.
Quality, warranty, and root cause analysis skills.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Experience in Six Sigma methodologies.
Excellent leadership, teamwork, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Circuit Design, Manufacturing Engineering, Six-Sigma Training.
5+ years of experience in Product Development/Quality/Program/Manufacturing Engineering in a fast-paced automotive environment.
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
Six-Sigma Training (Black Belt or Green Belt Certification), demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills and process improvement capabilities.
Work Environment
This position requires working 5 days onsite at the Ohio Assembly plant as a PVT Engineer responsible for EDS (Wiring). The role involves collaboration with various teams and participation in plant trials to enhance quality and drive improvements.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Avon Lake, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.87 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Avon Lake,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.
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