Powertrain Quality Engineer

Job Title: Powertrain Quality Engineer

Location: Dearborn, Michigan.

Job Type: W2 Contract

Expected Hours per Week: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking a Quality Engineer focused on engine and thermal system quality issues that typically occur later in product life. This role will leverage analytical problem-solving, warranty data analysis, root cause investigation, testing, and validation methodologies to identify failure mechanisms, develop corrective actions, improve reliability, and reduce warranty costs. The position supports aggressive quality improvement initiatives and collaborates with engineering, quality, and technical specialist teams across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Lower Cost Per Repair projects and AI tool development initiatives to reduce warranty spend.
• Analyze warranty data, failure trends, and repair information to identify high-cost and high-frequency quality issues.
• Conduct root cause investigations for engine, powertrain, thermal, and after-treatment system concerns.
• Design, execute, and coordinate testing at component, subsystem, powertrain, and vehicle levels.
• Develop and validate corrective actions and improved service solutions.
• Present project status, findings, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with quality, core engineering, powertrain engineering, and technical specialists.
• Lead problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply lessons learned processes and document findings for future knowledge preservation.
• Support reliability and robustness improvement efforts across powertrain systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 6+ months of experience leading projects.
• 6+ months of experience with internal combustion engines, thermal systems, or after-treatment systems.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Design, Testing, Controls, or Calibration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience creating presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and identify trends.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ford powertrain systems.
• Quality Engineering experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Design for Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with Strategic Problem Solving methodologies.
• Knowledge of Failure Mode Avoidance, Robustness, and Reliability processes.
• Experience with Python, BigQuery, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and analytics dashboards.
• Knowledge of engine subsystems including cooling, airpath, fuel, after-treatment, and base engine systems.
• Experience using statistical analysis methods.
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background.
• Experience with hardware testing, sensors, data acquisition systems, and test fixtures.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.