Product Development Engineer – Quality - Powertrain Systems & Issue Resolution
Core
Lead the rapid elimination of powertrain controls and calibration-related technical issues, serving as the primary driver between Quality, Product Development, and Calibration teams to ensure field issues are contained, resolved, and prevented from recurring.
Role type
Senior IC quality engineer (powertrain systems & issue resolution)
Builds
Production vehicles with resolved powertrain controls, calibrations, and diagnostic fixes
Domain
Automotive, Powertrain Systems (ICE, Electrified/xEV, Transmission, Driveline)
Required skills
Root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, Red X), Powertrain calibration delivery, Vehicle-level data acquisition, Diagnostic monitor functionality, CAD usage, Six Sigma resolution techniques (DMIAC), Cross-functional influence in matrixed environments, Project management
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification, Proficiency with vehicle networking tools (CANalyzer, INCA, PUMA), Enterprise quality management systems, Global emissions and OBD regulatory knowledge, Tiger Team leadership
Technologies
CANalyzer, INCA, PUMA, Jira, ADO, CAD
Responsibilities
Lead the lifecycle of top powertrain controls and calibration concerns from detection to verified fix implementation; Orchestrate cross-functional task forces to define root causes and execute corrective actions; Negotiate with engineering and calibration departments using data-backed technical business cases; Manage the rollout of software updates and service calibrations; Track post-implementation performance to ensure fixes resolve concerns without secondary failures; Lead the development of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs); Document lessons learned to integrate failure modes into future design rules; Drive timely resolution for launch-critical quality issues at the assembly plant.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC