Product Quality Engineer chez Altair

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Product Quality Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Product Quality Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Remanufacturing Product & Quality Engineer, will support Reman Commodities - product & quality improvement actions from end to end – incoming core from field, to teardown & cleaning processes, product qualifications, assembly & final testing. The engineer will focus on core utilization, process & product improvements and tooling, machinery technology enhancements. This position requires a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a dynamic cross-functional team environment with ongoing onsite program reviews at 3rd party supplier location(s)

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Understand engineering and industrialization aspects of remanufactured parts, such as design, specifications and machinery, in order to enhance the process without affecting original design intent.
• Understand field quality key process indicators (KPI), working with the organization & Supplier’s Engineering and Quality Teams and work on implementing Quality improvement strategies.
• Support product teardown reviews, component attrition studies, root causes and corrective actions – with closed loop feedback to the organizations Engineering & Quality teams.
• Develop project objectives and plans by providing input specific to product/process design requirements, project elements, and project scheduling.
• Plan, schedule, and lead Process Audits for Reman Parts - verify corrective actions to ensure compliance with technical requirements of the product and process according to a standard.
• Evaluate quality and program risk on an ongoing basis, with emphasis on meeting Throughput expectations.
• Be the voice of Supplier issues on component availabilities and follow up with expeditious execution of corrective actions to mitigate production working with Purchasing & Supply Chain teams.

Basics:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field.
• 5+ years of Process or Manufacturing Experience, with emphasis in Powertrain areas.
• Bachelor’s requirements &/or Engineering requirements can be waived, if candidate has exceptional track record in manufacturing processes with well documented process & quality improvement actions implemented. 
• Deep knowledge of propulsion systems (i.e. engines, transmissions, driveline, etc) from a design, manufacturing & quality perspective.
• Must be able to lead a team and drive action.  Engage the cross functional team to develop a problem statement and provide a robust interim & permanent corrective action.
• Understand field quality key process indicators (KPI), working with Our Client & Supplier’s Engineering and Quality Teams and work on implementing Quality improvement strategies. 
• Onsite position. Expected to be onsite 4-5 days per week. 
• No driving of a vehicle required. 
• Amount of travel, (if so, where):  5 to 10 %.  North America travel only to visit suppliers. 

Preferred:

• 5 years of manufacturing, remanufacturing, repair or engineering development experience in Gas or Diesel powertrains and/or system components.
• Experience managing several simultaneous projects and ensure resources are allocated appropriately to meet timing.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to interpret Engineering Drawings (GD&T Knowledge preferred but not required).
• Travel required to supplier sites or manufacturing facilities – maybe 5%-10%. 

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.