Senior Engineer, Problem Solver
$123,339–$185,009 year
On-siteTroy, Michigan, United States
Troy, Michigan, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$123,339–$185,009 yearSenior LevelMasters DegreeMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelMasters DegreeMedium
Job Summary
Lead and coach cross-functional teams in structured problem resolution using Six Sigma, DFSS, Shainin RedX, and Lean methodologies to drive root cause analysis and innovative solutions. Conduct workshops on risk identification, process improvement, and waste elimination while capturing lessons learned in DFMEAs and DVPs. Define quality requirements, oversee maturity management, and integrate AI-driven problem-solving to validate functions and systems. Mentor technical quality staff to foster continuous learning and capability development within the organization.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Vehicle, or related discipline)
- 10–15+ years in automotive engineering or product quality
- direct experience as a dedicated Problem Solver
- Deep technical knowledge of product and vehicle design, development, and manufacturing
- Demonstrated success launching new programs on time while meeting quality and program metrics
- Working knowledge of NHTSA FMVSS requirements and CAE methods applied to safety, NVH, and durability optimization
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams with clear communication and confident, results-oriented decision-making
- Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in parallel
- Advanced proficiency in product assessment, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis methodologies (Six Sigma, DFSS, Red X, or equivalent)
- High integrity with a disciplined, data-driven approach to quality decisions
- Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced, start-up environment
Desired Qualifications
- Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification in Six Sigma (IDDOV/DMAIC) and Structured Problem Solving
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