Design Quality Engineer

Position: Design Quality Engineer

Sector: Design Studio

Location: Troy, MI USA

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the United States*

About the company

My client is an innovative American automotive manufacturer focused on redefining affordable electric mobility. They are developing a new generation of purpose-built electric vehicles with an emphasis on simplicity, modular design, and customer customisation.

They are looking for a Design Quality Engineer to join their expanding team on a Contract basis. The role will be based in Troy, MI.

Job Description

Essential Criteria:

• Design Quality Engineer is a key role within the Studio Craftsmanship team and is responsible for ensuring that the design execution of our Clients' Class-A products meet commitments to customers for vehicle and accessories.
• They are also responsible for the harmony of our Clients' vehicle and the accessories created to enhance the vehicle.

Responsibilities:

• The candidate will oversee program timelines, a material development database, participate in design reviews, and be an effective communicator.
• Review moulded parts pre-grain to ensure that the quality of the mould is acceptable to KO grain.
• Provide visual documentation of issues related to mold prior to grain approval and work with supplier / engineer to address issues found.
• Review and validate the Pre-Grain Approval Sheet from supplier and sign off document to start graining of tool.
• Assess all AAR parts (wrapped, painted, chrome, MIC, etc.) to ensure that parts are meeting visual targets and are dimensionally stable to support sign off for PPAP.
• Maintain a record of all parts that have been submitted for grain approval and AAR.
• Provide visual documentation of issues related to AAR parts and work with supplier / engineer to address issues found.
• Support on site at supplier to help root cause issues as needed working with SQE and supplier quality teams.
• Work closely with CMF Design and Mastering for clear "plaque-to-part" scaling.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree.
• Candidate must have injection moulded/tooling experience and/or a minimum of 6-8 years of direct AAR experience.
• This particular candidate needs to be able to add immediate value with the experience.
• 5 years minimum of automotive experience.
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve results.
• Hold high standards for quality, attention to detail, and build strong relationships with other team members.
• Self-motivated, flexible, adaptable to change, and able to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple parallel-path projects.
• Experience with report writing and time management.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Tooling experience is a plus
• The ideal candidate is self-motivated, technically proficient, can influence others, has excellent communication skills, ability to create strong relationships, is process driven, extremely well-organized, and inquisitive.

Work Authorization Requirement:

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
• Our Client is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a strategic partner to the automotive industry, providing innovative design and engineering services to global OEMs, from concept to production.


We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Employment is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time.

We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us if you need assistance in the application process

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