PFMEA Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: PFMEA Engineer Job Description

We are seeking a PFMEA Engineer to leverage their manufacturing experience in populating Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs). This role involves cross-functional collaboration with product development teams to integrate design inputs and improve manufacturing processes.

• Utilize pre-existing manufacturing experience to populate PFMEAs.
• Collaborate with product development to receive design inputs for PFMEAs.
• Locate DFMEAs in the repository and extract severity ratings and failure effects.
• Work with FMA experts to address and correct PFMEA audit discrepancies.
• Assess manufacturing controls to determine if PFMEA detection methods can be improved.
• Upload deviation proofs to systems such as Jira/E2KS and update PFMEAs to standards.
• Obtain supervisor signatures on PFMEAs and upload them to the FEDE workbench.

• 3-5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in the Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA) and PFMEA process.
• Understanding of the installation process for vehicle parts, process engineering, and manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with gspas and Teamcenter.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and processes in Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic working environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Excel, internal company websites, Teamcenter, and GSPAS.

This position is based out of the PDC in Dearborn, MI. Core work hours are from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with flexibility to start earlier or leave later to complete an 8-hour workday. The dress code is business casual.

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $43.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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