Perform daily follow-up of vehicle incidents reported by test drivers and technicians.
Make judgements regarding level of follow-up required.
Elevate important incident reports to issue status.
Report, investigate, and follow-up issues to resolution.
Communicate with global stakeholders and work together to establish effective countermeasure.
Follow-up on countermeasure effectiveness.
Complete static and dynamic vehicle inspections on a periodic basis.
Monitor in detail the degradation of vehicle performance, handling, NVH, etc.
Quantify degradation using subjective scales or objective measurements where appropriate.
Develop and refine inspection processes and metrics.
Apply market and engineering understanding to independently conceive, plan, carry out, and report research projects, field studies, and measurement programs to collect information pertaining to passenger vehicle durability and the Pan-American market customer.
Working independently, apply knowledge gained toward development and improvement of accelerated durability test modes.
Consult on the development of full-vehicle durability test programs.
Plan and budget for durability test of a vehicle project from advanced development through mass-production and beyond.
Work with internal and external stakeholders such as Program Management and local plant QA/QC to secure budget, test vehicles, and engineering resources for testing.
Based on departmental needs, conceive, design, and oversee construction of proving ground test facilities such as durability surfaces (asphalt/concrete/unpaved roads), obstacles, and supporting buildings and structures.
Draft necessary documentation to obtain budget, approvals.
Contact vendors for bidding, and work with the selected vendor throughout the project to ensure successful on-time completion.
Following completion, validate the test surface through analytical methods and apply it to durability tests as appropriate.
Coordinate and participate in inspections of used vehicles on-site and in field.
Collect and report data representing real-world customer conditions.
Use survey data as a resource to inform the development of accelerated, proving ground test modes.
Monitor and track field durability issues from various data sources including warranty claims, port claims, FSE reports, customer survey, automotive press, and social media.
Install and configure data acquisition equipment.
Work competently with a wide range of data inputs including vehicle CAN bus, thermocouples, strain gauge, accelerometer, and more.
Retrieve data, perform analysis, and provide high-level commentary on results.
Support third-party data collection requests for purposes of test mode development, CAE model correlation, research study, market understanding, and setting design requirements.
Develop and write procedures to define and organize tasks and responsibilities for engineering, technician, or test driver staff.
Communicate procedures concisely and professionally.
Complete administrative tasks such as purchasing requests, vacation requests, business travel plans, etc.
Plan and oversee project work such as purchase of fixed assets or facility/equipment repair.
Support the career development of junior Engineers, Technicians, and Test Drivers through mentoring and project leadership.
Serve as the voice of the North American customer by providing local experience and perspective on environment, customer usage, and expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Mechanical, Industrial, or Systems Engineering preferred
Six years’ experience in vehicle testing and development preferred
At least two years’ experience in automotive proving ground environment preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word
Proficiency with data and numerical analysis tools such as MATLAB, R, Python, etc.
Proficient in the usage of automotive data acquisition tools and sensors.
Proficient in issue investigation and root cause analysis
Proficient project management skills
Proficient time management and organization skills
Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
Able to work in a culturally diverse team environment
Travel up to 20% of time domestically or internationally in support of off-site testing or evaluation

Benefits

Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
A global environment that fosters diversity
Competitive salaries (commensurate with experience)
Retirement savings and planning benefits
Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

vehicle testingdata analysisroot cause analysisproject managementdurability testinginspection processesperformance monitoringdata acquisitionstatistical analysisengineering design

Soft skills

communication skillsorganizational skillstime managementmentoringteam collaborationproblem-solvingjudgmentleadershipadministrative skillscultural awareness

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringValid Driver's License