We are seeking a dedicated PVT Engineer to join our team in the automotive industry. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our products. The successful candidate will engage in various quality-related tasks, lead engineering changes, and work closely with suppliers to address quality concerns.
ResponsibilitiesProcess incoming warranty claims data daily and review customer and dealership comments.Categorize claims into proper engineering categories and contact dealerships for parts and repair diagnoses.Participate in customer callbacks to ensure proper understanding of feedback.Review returned parts for root cause analyses and develop interim containment and permanent corrective actions.Support the assembly plant with stop ships/stop builds, campaigns, audits, root cause analysis, and other quality-related tasks.Lead engineering commodity changes for future minor product launches and cost reduction actions in current production vehicles.Support Variability Reduction Team (VRT) for specific sub-systems and work closely with supplier partners for subsystem components to address quality concerns.Lead engineering trials and implement running changes for the sub-system.Issue engineering alerts and initiate authorization of engineering concerns for product changes to support quality objectives.Engage technical experts and functional team members to drive resolution and develop corrective actions to improve product quality.Maintain sub-system or Vehicle Functional Group (VFG) level quality documents (SAQ, Top 20 concerns).Make presentations to various levels of upper management (weekly VRT report out, vehicle quality reviews, engineering managers reviews).
Essential SkillsProficiency in process improvement, lean manufacturing, and root cause analysis.Experience with control plans, SPC, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and manufacturing engineering.Bachelor's degree in engineering.At least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
Additional Skills & QualificationsCertification in Kaizen.Proficiency in Six Sigma methodologies.
Work Environment
The role is set in an automotive environment with a regular schedule from Monday to Friday, working 40-45 hours a week. The position is based in a union plant. Vacation planning is advised during shutdown periods: 4th of July and Christmas. Enjoy benefits such as 1.5 pay over 40 hours, shift differentials, and double time on Sundays.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LOUISVILLE, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in LOUISVILLE,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.
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