Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineer

Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineers are part of our Client’s North American Engineering organization and are co-located in the Vehicle Assembly Plant with the vehicle production team. The PVT Engineer is the 'first line of defense' regarding Functional system quality for the products produced at the assembly plant. The PVT Engineer has several responsibilities associated with analyzing and fixing quality issues on components shipped into the assembly plant, and processes within the Vehicle Assembly Plant and integrated remote build centers.

· Work with Body Exterior engineering team to deliver quality objectives heavily focused on static/dynamic sealing for Roofs. Water, S&R and wind testing.

· Conduct a daily review of incoming warranty claims data, review customer and dealership comments and bin claims into accurate binning categories.

· Contact dealerships for parts and repair diagnoses, participate in customer call back to ensure proper understanding of customer feedback.

· Review returned parts for root cause analyses and develop Interim Containment and Permanent Corrective Actions.

· Support 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 lead 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 the implementation of running changes for the sub-system. Issue engineering Alerts and initiate and/or pursue authorization of engineering concerns for product changes to support Quality objectives.

· Engage technical experts and functional team members for driving resolution and in developing corrective actions to improve product quality.

· Maintain sub-system and/or Vehicle Functional Group (VFG) level Quality documents. Create presentations for various levels of upper management (weekly VRT report out, Vehicle Quality Reviews, Engineering Managers reviews) and review results.

Skills Required:

Mechanical Engineering

Skills Preferred:

Design Release Engineer

Experience Required:

Experience in PD/Quality/Program/Manufacturing desirable with 5 years of experience.

Experience Preferred:

Six Sigma Black Belt trained desirable

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred:

Master's Degree

G-TECH is a WBENC-certified, women-owned recruitment and staffing firm with over 30 years of expertise in Engineering, IT, and Professional sectors. We partner with Fortune 100 corporations and mid-sized businesses, delivering top-tier talent that fuels innovation. Specializing in contingent staffing, direct placements, and project-based assignments, we craft customized workforce solutions that align with your unique business needs. At G-TECH, we bridge the gap between exceptional professionals and leading organizations, ensuring the right talent powers your success.

Company Description

G-TECH is a WBENC-certified, women-owned recruitment and staffing firm with over 30 years of expertise in Engineering, IT, and Professional sectors. We partner with Fortune 100 corporations and mid-sized businesses, delivering top-tier talent that fuels innovation. Specializing in contingent staffing, direct placements, and project-based assignments, we craft customized workforce solutions that align with your unique business needs. At G-TECH, we bridge the gap between exceptional professionals and leading organizations, ensuring the right talent powers your success.