Job Description

RLE International is currently seeking a Wind/Road Noise and Air Leakage Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineer to be part of the proud team to deliver Industry Leading Quality on the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator at Ford’s Chicago Assembly Plant. For this position you will have primary responsibility for delivering Wind and Road Noise together with monitoring air leakage test results while working with a strong team of other Ford PVT engineers at the plant. The assembly plant is a dynamic and changing environment. This position offers the ability to directly impact and improve vehicle quality and improve customer satisfaction. The position has a direct tie and interfaces directly to our global product development team located in Dearborn, MI.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Root cause disposition of any vehicle level issues to respective functional engineering activities

• Lead local Wind/Road Noise and Air Leakage to meet stringent quality target (customer surveys and warranty)

• Lead on any related product holds (Stop ships, campaigns, quality issues, etc.)

• Work directly with hourly personnel, engineers, suppliers and all levels of company management

• On site launch lead for Wind/Road Noise and Air Leakage Testing

• Champion quality status by monitoring early warranty claims, binning claims, contact dealerships on parts, make HOT requests to ship parts to suppliers for root cause evaluation

• Support Plant cost reduction and quality improvement efforts

• Chair / support local and Dearborn-based Vehicle Engineering / Product Development team meetings

• Support engineering change trials

• Identify emerging issues and react quickly to scope issue

• Lead/Support vehicle evaluation drives

• Lead onsite quality management reviews

• Manage online quality systems with project inputs, project health, and glidepaths

• Minimal travel will be required for the job to support supplier visits and out of state drive events

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Skilled at trouble shooting and methodical data analysis, analytical skills are a must. Statistical knowledge is a must.

• Must have strong vehicle evaluation, driving, and assessment skills

• Ability to work with and lead assembly plant / supplier team to implement changes required for vehicle improvement

• Highly motivated self-starter who can work autonomously as well as lead team toward common goal

• Communication skills are key, must give clear and accurate direction to all team members and management, speak confidently

• Must be able to multi-task and adapt quickly to changing needs and direction

• Thrives and enjoys working in a plant environment

SKILLS PREFERRED:

• Assembly or production plant experience

• Data acquisition hardware and software knowledge

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Preferred minimum of 3 years Vehicle Engineering, including NVH experience

• 6-sigma black belt certified

EDUCATION REQUIRED: Bachelor of Science engineering degree

EDUCATION PREFERRED: Master’s degree is preferred