Quality Engineer

Location: Onsite, Dearborn, MI - This position is 100% onsite.Position Title: Plant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineer – Body Exterior / QualityPosition OverviewPlant Vehicle Team (PVT) Engineers are part of North American Engineering organization and are fully embedded within the Vehicle Assembly Plant. Acting as the first line of defense for functional system quality, the PVT Engineer works directly with the production team to identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues impacting current production vehicles.This role is heavily focused on Body Exterior systems, with an emphasis on static and dynamic sealing for Bronco roofs, including water, squeak & rattle (S&R), and wind noise testing.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the on‑site quality engineering lead supporting the Vehicle Assembly Plant and integrated remote build centersAnalyze and resolve component and process-related quality issues impacting vehicle productionPartner with Body Exterior Engineering to deliver quality objectives, with a focus on sealing performance and durabilityConduct daily reviews of incoming warranty claims data; review customer and dealership feedback and ensure accurate claim binningCoordinate with dealerships for parts collection and repair diagnostics; participate in customer call-backs to clarify feedbackPerform returned‑part reviews, root cause analysis, and develop Interim Containment Actions (ICA) and Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA)Support Stop Ships, Stop Builds, quality campaigns, audits, and other plant quality initiativesLead engineering commodity changes for minor product launches and cost‑reduction actions in current production vehiclesSupport Variability Reduction Team (VRT) activities for assigned subsystemsWork closely with supplier partners to address and resolve subsystem quality concernsLead engineering trials and implement running changes for assigned subsystemsIssue Engineering Alerts and initiate engineering authorizations to support quality improvementsMaintain subsystem and Vehicle Functional Group (VFG) quality documentationPrepare and present reports and presentations for multiple levels of leadership, including VRT reviews, Vehicle Quality Reviews, and Engineering Manager reviewsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institutionMinimum 3-5 years of experience in Product Development, Quality, Program, or Manufacturing Engineering environmentsStrong problem-solving and root cause analysis skillsAbility to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, suppliers, and engineering teamsPreferred QualificationsExperience as a Design Release Engineer (DRE)Proficiency with WERS release toolsSix Sigma Black Belt certificationMaster’s degree in Engineering or related fieldWork EnvironmentFully onsite role within a Vehicle Assembly PlantFast‑paced, production-focused environment requiring hands-on problem solving and collaboration