Plant Issue Resolver: Body & Closure Systems

Source One is a consulting services company and we’re currently looking for the following individual to work as a consultant with our direct client, an on demand autonomous ride-hauling company in Hayward, CA No Third-Party, No Corp to Corp, No Sponsorship Now, Future or Temporary Authorizatio n Title: Plant Issue Resolution Engineer, Body and Closure Syste msPay Rate: $80.50/ho urPosition Type: Contract 6-12 months, with likely extensi onLocation: Hayward, CASchedule: (Mon.-Fri. 30+hours ek Position Overv iew We are supporting an on demand autonomous ride hailing company in hiring a Plant Issue Resolution Engineer to support manufacturing quality and vehicle build readiness for autonomous vehic les. This role serves as the bridge between engineering and manufacturing, leading the investigation, containment, and resolution of production issues identified during general assembly and end of line testing. The successful candidate will drive root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and improve manufacturing processes to support quality, production efficiency, and vehicle readi ness. Key Responsibi litiesLead the investigation, containment, and resolution of manufacturing issues affecting body and closure systems, including doors, latches, actuators, sealing systems, access panels, glazing, and body struc tures.Develop and execute containment plans, including rework activities, part quarantines, and production flow prote ction.Lead cross functional root cause investigations involving engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and opera tions.Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement permanent corrective actions and prevent recurring i ssues.Support prototype builds, production trials, engineering changes, and validation activities to improve manufacturab ility.Drive Design for Manufacturing improvements to improve product quality and production effic iency.Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reporting to monitor issue status, closure rates, recurring defects, and overall manufacturing perfor mance. Required Qualifi cationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical disc ipline.6 to 8 years of experience supporting automotive OEMs, robotics, aviation, or other complex hardware manufacturing enviro nments.Strong knowledge of body and closure systems, including doors, latches, actuators, sealing systems, glazing, access panels, and vehicle body stru ctures.Proven experience leading root cause analysis and corrective actions in manufacturing, production, sustaining engineering, or new product launch enviro nments.Strong problem solving, communication, and cross functional leadership skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced manufacturing envir onment. Preferred Qualif icationsExperience with Design for Manufacturing pri nciples.Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement method ologies.Experience in autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, robotics, or advanced automotive manufa cturing.Experience using 3DX, DELMIA, SAP ME, SAP MII, Jira, Confluence, SQL, Python, or data visualizatio n tools. Intervie w Process30 minute Zoom interview with the Hiring #J-18808-Ljbffr Source One Technical Solutions