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Quality Engineer #1055084
Job Description:

• The energy at our company is contagious. We're driven by our immense passion, as we constantly seek out challenges and identify new opportunities. We work hard to connect with our customers and earn their loyalty for life.
• Bring your talent to our company - our opportunities for growth span the globe. We will give you the training and opportunities to unleash your ambition.
• The Global Artisan Innovation Center produces both pre-production and production powertrains and vehicles.
• These powertrains and vehicles are used by our Product Engineering teams to validate the product and Manufacturing teams to develop the manufacturing processes.
• The GAIC QE utilizes problem solving methodologies to support build activities.
• The QE evaluates issues to determine preliminary root cause, establishes issue ownership (Design, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, PPO) and supports the overall issue resolution process.
• The QE will engage with global and cross functional teams on a regular basis.

What you'll do:

• Provides technical assistance to technicians.
• Perform early issue identification, tracking and resolution to ensure segment leadership.
• Acts as a liaison between GAIC and engineering, manufacturing engineering and suppler quality issues during the build phases.
• Conducts easel board meetings by leading teams through the global issue resolution process
• Establishes a course of action to accomplish completion of the job and/or project
• Coordinates input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs and/or perceptions
• Leads easel board review meetings and participates in Issue Resolution Team (IRT) meetings.
• Interacts with Suppliers and leads containment efforts for Supplier Quality issues including acceptance of 5 phases and submitting cost recovery documentation
• Ability to read and comprehend blue prints, GD&T, math data and other engineering documentation
• Ability to read and understand CMM, FARO, Scan reports and other types of critical data as it relates to engineering design and supplier components/sub-assemblies
• Keeps abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Actively looks for opportunities to drive change and continuous improvement with current practices & processes.
• Strives to expand professional knowledge/development thru available training & certifications (i.e. Red X; DFSS etc.)
• Understand and work within Global Manufacturing System (GMS) Business Plan Deployment (BPD) framework.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 2+ years of professional experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of production processes and quality assurance methodologies.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends and understand the root causes of problems.
• Problem-Solving: Identifying issues, developing effective solutions, and implementing corrective and preventative action plans.
• Statistical Analysis: Using statistical methods and tools (e.g., Minitab) to monitor quality and drive improvements.
• Quality Tools & Systems: Proficiency with quality methodologies and software, including Six Sigma, Lean, ISO 9001, or Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Technical Knowledge: A strong foundation in engineering principles and the specific manufacturing or software processes relevant to the role.
• Attention to Detail: The ability to spot even minor flaws and ensure products and processes meet required specifications.

Communication:

• Communication skills to explain complex technical information to different audiences, including colleagues and stakeholders.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Working effectively with diverse teams, from production to management, to achieve quality objectives.
• Leadership: Guiding teams and projects, influencing others, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Material Systems: Experience in managing engineering materials and specifications.
• Teamcenter experience: Data system for product lifecycle management and collaboration.
• Powertrain/Propulsion experience: Fundamental knowledge of Engines transmissions and drive units. Experience in machine operations.

Required / Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, especially in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Automotive, or Engineering fields
• Open to early‑career candidates and new graduates
• Foundational automotive or manufacturing knowledge (powertrain or completed vehicle)

Strong skills in:

• Problem solving & statistical analysis
• Communication and collaboration
• Root cause analysis
• Not required to be a hands-on mechanic, but understanding how systems work is important
• Contract & Conversion
• Contract role with strong potential for extension or direct hire based on performance and business need
• We have a history of converting high-performing contractors

Interview Process

• Virtual interviews
• 30-minute panel-style interviews
• STAR method interview format preferred
• Candidates reviewed jointly by hiring managers
• Resume review turnaround goal: within 1 week

Additional Notes

• No driving required; standard work physical only
• Export compliance flagged but no sponsorship required
• Shutdown work not currently planned but may change based on business needs

Additional Info:
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!
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AI & Hiring Disclosure
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