Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Electric Vehicle Quality Engineer - Wire Harness & Electrical Systems

Location:

 Hamtramck, MI (Hamtramck Assembly Center)

Status:

 Contract (Potential for Extension) The Role We are looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our team at the Hamtramck Assembly Center. The plant is an all-EV manufacturing environment, ensuring the backbone of next-generation vehicles meets the highest standards of excellence. Time is balanced between the production floor and technical documentation, serving as the bridge between "what's designed" and "what's built." About 60% of your day collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers, and 40% driving independent problem-solving and root-cause analysis. In this role, you'll be stepping in to fill the shoes of a valued retiree, taking ownership of electrical quality in a fast-paced, leading-edge facility.

Responsibilities:

Resolve & Refine:

 Support General Assembly by identifying and resolving quality issues specifically related to wire harnesses and complex electrical systems.

Collaborate:

 Work directly with suppliers, production teams, and product engineering to ensure seamless integration.

Investigate:

 Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions for electrical discrepancies.

Document:

 Manage engineering change processes and maintain meticulous issue reporting and follow-up.

Travel:

 Conduct occasional local visits to supplier sites to ensure quality at the source.

Education & Experience:

Education:

 A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field is preferred. (No degree? We still want to hear from you if you have 3+ years of relevant industry experience)

Experience:

 Previous experience in the automotive sector is a huge plus.

Technical Savvy:

 Understand engineering change processes and have a knack for analytical thinking.

Communication:

 Demonstrate an understanding of complex technical issues clearly to both a technician on the floor and a manager in a boardroom.

Flexibility:

 Comfortable working independently but thrive in a team setting.

Note:

Occasional support during plant shutdowns may be required based on workload. The Interview Process Resume Review and submittal. Hiring time is estimated to be May 11th

Virtual Interview:

 A 30-minute Microsoft Teams session with the Hiring Manager and Team Lead.

Style:

 A mix of conversational discussion and STAR-based (Situation, Task, Action, Result) questions.