HTC Global Services

Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineer

HTC Global Services • $80K — $110K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
4 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related field
  • Experience in systems engineering
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques
  • Track record of quality improvement initiatives
  • Hands-on experience with low voltage wiring systems
  • Adaptability to learn and take on new assignments

Responsibilities

  • Act as the first line of defense for quality issues on vehicle lines
  • Support all aspects of the vehicle's electrical system
  • Lead the resolution of design and quality issues through root cause identification
  • Coordinate with skill teams for effective containment actions
  • Manage warranty claim triage and prioritize action based on claim data
  • Oversee engineering change process and ensure plant readiness for updates
  • Support error-proofing systems to enhance overall product quality

Benefits

  • Fully onsite position fosters teamwork and collaboration at the Chicago Assembly Plant
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning in a fast-paced environment
  • Involvement in cutting-edge automotive technology and engineering practices
  • Ability to work directly with cross-functional teams, enhancing communication skills
  • Engagement in impactful projects that directly affect vehicle quality and customer satisfaction
Full Job Description
Plant Vehicle Team Engineer - Electrical Systems

Overview / Summary
The Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineer is a member of the Product Development Team co-located at the Chicago Assembly Plant along with the operations team. This role serves as a first line of defense for quality on the Explorer and Aviator vehicle lines. The engineer is responsible for supporting the complete electrical system of the vehicle, including module software and the electrical distribution system, and leading resolution of design and quality issues through root cause identification and coordination with the appropriate skill teams. This position is fully onsite.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as a first line of defense for quality issues on vehicle lines
  • Support the complete electrical system of the vehicle, including module software and the electrical distribution system
  • Lead resolution of design and quality issues by properly defining concerns and determining initial root cause
  • Coordinate with the appropriate skill teams after root cause is identified to ensure containment actions are taken to protect customers
  • Support daily warranty claim binning, triage incoming claims, and prioritize containment actions based on claim count and priority ranking
  • Support management of the change process for engineering issues, including coordinating plant trials, leading sign-off processes, and ensuring plant readiness for design changes
  • Support error-proofing systems and identify resolutions for both internal and external issues
  • Attend VRT sub-system meetings and work with supporting skill teams to resolve quality and design issues
  • Review internal end-of-line electrical issues, triage DTCs, and develop workplans for resolution
  • Leverage quality systems to identify customer issues based on DTC information
  • Lead design resolution of low voltage EDS issues
  • Review pre-production vehicles for potential campaign items and assess warranty impact
  • Participate in vehicle builds and lead issue resolution using AIMS/JIRA
  • Develop a roadmap to eliminate high-hurt internal and external issues
  • Develop business cases for engineering changes using facts and applicable data
  • Lead engineering changes from initial concept through production launch

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience in systems engineering
  • Experience in root cause analysis
  • Experience in quality improvement
  • Experience in low voltage wiring
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new assignments

About HTC Global Services

HTC Global Services is a global provider of IT and Business Process Services and Solutions. Founded in 1990, HTC is headquartered in Troy, Michigan with delivery centers across multiple locations in North America, Europe, India, and Malaysia. HTC is an Inc. 500 Hall of Fame company and has been recognized by numerous industry and trade publications as a top provider of services. HTC has a strong client base of Global 2000 customers. HTC has a strong focus on healthcare, retail, financial services, and automotive verticals. HTC has a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and has been recognized for its contributions to the community.
Learn more about HTC Global Services
Size
17,575 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1990
NASDAQ
HTCKF
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