Quality Engineer – Engine & Thermal Systems

THIS IS A 24+MO W2 (NOT C2C/1099/REFERRAL BASED VENDOR) CONTRACT POSITION

APPLICANTS MUST BE LOCAL AT TIME OF APPLICATION

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON OUR W2 (NOT C2C)

MAX RATE BASED ON EXPERIENCE IS $32HR

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support investigations and resolution of engine, powertrain, and thermal system issues that occur later in a product's lifecycle. This role focuses on identifying root causes of field issues, improving reliability, reducing warranty costs, and developing long-term corrective actions through data analysis, testing, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in engines, thermal systems, testing, quality engineering, or product development and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment focused on continuous improvement and reliability enhancement.

Location: Fully On-Site

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support quality improvement and cost reduction projects focused on warranty and reliability concerns.
• Analyze warranty, service, and test data to identify trends, recurring failures, and opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate engine, powertrain, and thermal system quality issues using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective actions to prevent future failures.
• Design, coordinate, and execute component, subsystem, and vehicle-level testing to validate findings and solutions.
• Present project status, recommendations, and test results to engineering and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, testing, and product development teams to drive issue resolution.
• Develop tools, processes, and lessons learned that improve future product quality and serviceability.
• Document findings and maintain knowledge-sharing resources for future programs.
• Lead and facilitate problem-solving teams focused on quality and reliability improvements.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.

Experience

• Minimum 6 months of project leadership or project coordination experience.
• Minimum 6 months of experience with internal combustion engines, thermal systems, after-treatment systems, or powertrain-related technologies in one or more of the following areas:
  • Design Engineering
  • Product Testing
  • Controls Engineering
  • Calibration Engineering
  • Quality Engineering

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience analyzing technical, test, or warranty data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, charts, and data analysis.
• Experience creating technical presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to identify trends, investigate failures, and validate corrective actions through testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with quality engineering, reliability engineering, or warranty analysis.
• Knowledge of engine and powertrain systems including:
  • Base engine systems
  • Cooling systems
  • Air management systems
  • Fuel systems
  • Emissions and after-treatment systems
• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or Design for Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with:
  • DMAIC methodology
  • Strategic Problem Solving
  • Failure Mode Avoidance
  • Reliability and Robustness processes
  • Quality tools and continuous improvement methods
• Familiarity with statistics and hypothesis testing.
• Experience developing dashboards and reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of Python for data analysis and automation.
• Experience working with large datasets, databases, SQL, or cloud-based analytics platforms such as BigQuery or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with hardware testing, instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
• Technical writing and documentation experience.

Desired Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and a passion for solving complex engineering problems.