Electrical Root Cause & Launch Support Engineer

Electrical Root Cause & Launch Support Engineer

Location: Toledo, OH

Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: Up to $22.07/hr.

We are seeking an Electrical Root Cause & Launch Support Engineer - Associate to support vehicle assembly plant quality, launch readiness, and issue resolution activities. This role acts as the "Voice of the Customer" within the plant and plays a key part in ensuring product quality, launch stability, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the "Voice of the Customer" within the assembly plant environment
• Monitor and manage external quality KPIs, driving corrective actions and escalations
• Review warranty and Customer Quality Insight (CQI) data daily; maintain issue stratification and warranty tracking systems
• Lead resolution of systemic and chronic quality issues (top warranty, recalls, RSUs, CSNs)
• Support improvement of vehicle quality metrics (SCA, VLO, BSR, TDF performance targets)
• Collaborate with plant and corporate teams to meet quality and program deliverables
• Participate in cross-functional timing and launch support activities
• Utilize FMEA and other risk assessment tools to identify and mitigate product and process risks
• Ensure control plans, PFMEAs, and process documentation are implemented and maintained
• Support defect containment and prevent escape of nonconforming vehicles
• Assist with complex quality issues in final assembly and vehicle evaluation areas
• Protect product design intent while identifying manufacturing constraints and solutions
• Support Product/Process change management and station readiness activities
• Execute yard holds, PRIs, and escalation actions when required to protect customer safety and quality
• Lead resolution of critical quality and customer safety issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field
• Minimum 1 year of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience
• Strong data analysis skills to identify trends, top issues, and corrective action effectiveness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies and tools
• Strong communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-intensity manufacturing environment
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and understanding 4M1D (Man, Machine, Method, Material, Design)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related field
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience in root cause analysis and complex issue resolution
• Background in vehicle or component manufacturing, product engineering, or Tier 1 automotive environments
• Prior experience in assembly plant quality or manufacturing engineering roles

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in production environments and is passionate about solving complex vehicle quality issues.

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