Quality Electrical Engineer (VRE), Powertrain

About the Role
The Powertrain Quality Electrical Engineer is responsible for electrical and electronic Powertrain Quality engineering activities. This role encompasses working across the product lifecycle and manufacturing launch to ensure that electrical components, high-voltage interfaces, control systems, assembly processes, and end-of-line tests meet engineering specifications, the company Quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. The engineer collaborates with various teams including Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Supplier Quality, Incoming Quality, Launch, Maintenance, Test Engineering, and Production to prevent defects, protect the production line, and drive timely containment and sustainable corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own Quality engineering activities for electrical and electronic Powertrain components and assembly processes, including electric motors, inverters, power electronics, wiring, connectors, sensors, control modules, and high-voltage interfaces.
• Ensure compliance of Quality deliverables at each launch milestone and confirm electrical product, software, test, and process readiness before start of production and volume ramp-up.
• Review electrical schematics, specifications, interface requirements, special characteristics, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis/Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA), control plans, work instructions, and test standards for completeness and manufacturing applicability.
• Coordinate Advanced Product Quality Planning/Production Part Approval Process (APQP/PPAP) and validation of electrical parts and processes, including continuity, insulation resistance, dielectric withstand, grounding, connector engagement, pin integrity, torque, end-of-line functional tests, and diagnostic checks, as applicable.
• Define incoming, in-process, control point, and end-of-line inspection and test requirements and support test equipment qualification, measurement system analysis, calibration, golden samples, limits, and operator training.
• Monitor production Quality performance and lead containment, root cause analysis, corrective action, and effectiveness verification for electrical, electronic, diagnostic, and high-voltage defects.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving for intermittent faults, connector and harness issues, sensor signals, communication faults, insulation failures, test escapes, and workmanship concerns affecting Powertrain Quality and Field Quality.
• Support equipment qualification, process validation, line trials, safe launch, layered process audits, and readiness reviews for new or changed electrical assembly and test processes.
• Partner with Supplier Quality to address electrical component nonconformities, verify corrective actions, and improve capability and parts maturity.
• Manage nonconforming product disposition with cross-functional teams and ensure traceability, segregation, repair validation, software or calibration control, and protection of internal and external customers.
• Analyze test, diagnostic, repair, audit, warranty, and field data to identify trends and implement preventive improvements that enhance the customer experience.
• Support engineering and software change implementation by confirming validation, configuration control, documentation, training, parts readiness, and Quality approvals before production release.

Skills

• Working knowledge of automotive Quality systems, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), control plans, PFMEA, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), layered process audits, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerance requirements, process documentation, and inspection standards.
• Knowledge of electrical measurement, high-voltage safety principles, diagnostic tools, Controller Area Network (CAN)-based vehicle communication, electrical test equipment, and functional end-of-line testing.
• Ability to troubleshoot circuits, connectors, harnesses, sensors, controllers, power electronics, and communication faults using structured diagnostic methods.
• Strong root cause analysis, data analysis, technical reporting, and corrective action verification skills.
• Effective cross-functional communication skills with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Supplier Quality, Maintenance, Launch, and Production teams.
• Hands-on, customer-focused, and data-driven approach with the ability to prioritize multiple issues in a fast-paced launch and production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Quality Management Systems (QMS), statistical analysis, and digital traceability tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in Powertrain, automotive manufacturing, testing, or product engineering within an automotive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Tier 1 environment.
• Experience with electrical schematics, diagnostic tools, measurement systems, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), capability analysis, and automotive core tools.
• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor, support production priorities, and communicate technical issues effectively across different organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Practical experience with Electric Vehicle (EV) Powertrain electrical systems, electric motors, inverters, power electronics, high-voltage components, harnesses, sensors, controllers, or end-of-line testing.
• Experience supporting new product launches, greenfield manufacturing, or high-volume production ramp-up.
• High-voltage training or certification and familiarity with functional safety, configuration control, and vehicle network diagnostics.

Compensation & Benefits
The company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in an equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity
The company believes diversity strengthens everything we build. It is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility
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