Product Engineer Electrical / Electronic

Product Engineer Electrical / Electronic

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Product Engineer Electrical / Electronic to work onsite at our client in Avon Lake, OH

Who we are

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedIn

What you will be doing:

Serve as the first line of defense regarding vehicle quality, directly impacting customer satisfaction and brand reputation.

Provide critical on-site engineering support to the assembly plant, addressing Wiring/EDS issues related to warranty, First Time Through (FTT), ergonomics, Stop Ships/Stop Builds, quality campaigns, and various product audits.

Support End-to-End (E2E) warranty transformation by performing daily warranty claim triage and binning within the IRIS and SIMPSN systems.

Leverage warranty data, connected vehicle data, and internal plant metrics (End-of Line and QLS) to identify emerging issues and lead cross-functional teams in root cause analysis.

Implement robust Interim Containment Actions (ICA) and Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA) to safeguard production and the customer.

Prepare and present structured problem-solving documentation (e.g., 8D, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone) to drive collaborative issue resolution.

Present technical findings and status updates in key plant forums, including Functional Quality Reviews (FQR), Director Quality Reviews (DQR), and Vehicle Quality Reviews (VQR).

Lead the Variability Reduction Team (VRT) for FH sub-systems, collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Product Development (PD), and Site Technical Assistance (STA).

Facilitate complex vehicle diagnostics and resolve electrical issues identified during in-plant testing or final inspections.

Manage assigned minor product launches in strict alignment with functional and plant leadership objectives.

Initiate and manage Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS) Concerns (CR) and Alerts for design changes, while supporting plant trials and Plant Change implementation meetings.

Maintain transparent communication channels with supervisors and peers regarding daily activities, demonstrating resilience in balancing shifting priorities and new demands.

Collaborate with VRT counterparts at sister plants to ensure common issue identification and containment across the enterprise.

Lead plant trials focused on quality enhancements, cost-reduction initiatives, and supplier-driven improvements.

Drive design commonality and the adoption of best practices across multiple programs and assembly plants.

Participate in vehicle pre-builds and provide hands-on support for new model launches and system implementations, ensuring all operations.

What you'll need to be successful

• Basic:

• Bachelor's Degree.

• Electrical Wiring.

• Excellent leadership, teamwork, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

• Self-starter with ability to work autonomously.

• 5+ years of experience in Product Development/Quality/Program/Manufacturing Engineering in a fast-paced automotive environment.

• 100% onsite position at the assembly plant.

• Preferred:

• Circuit Design.

• Manufacturing Engineering.

• Six-Sigma Training.

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

• Six-Sigma Training (Black Belt or Green Belt Certification), demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills and process improvement capabilities.

What you'll get

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA

• 401 K with a match and immediate vesting

• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discounts

• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development

• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects