Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

Job Schedule: Full-time & Hybrid: This is a hybrid role with flexibility. A minimum of three days per week in the office is expected for this position.

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

Sponsorship: Not Available at this time

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At Nissan, we’re not just building cars, we’re revolutionizing mobility. We’re a global leader with a heritage of innovation, and we’re searching for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that every individual possesses a unique set of skills and passions that can be harnessed to drive innovation and shape the future of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of program areas and career paths offer exciting opportunities for adventurers like you to embark on a thrilling professional journey.  

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We’re seeking a Powertrain Quality Senior Engineer to join our Farmington Hills, MI team.

This role will involve engineering tasks related to powertrain quality. The candidate will be required to statistically analyze in-service months and durability warranty market complaints. They will work with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure countermeasures for field quality issues are developed and adopted quickly for Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) and Battery Electric Powertrains. Additionally, the role involves analyzing customer satisfaction syndicated survey results, identifying weak points, and collaborating with related teams to develop countermeasures. The candidate will manage the engine phase review meetings process and prepare reports for internal and external presentations.

A Day in the Life:

• Perform engineering tasks related to powertrain quality, including closely monitoring quality performance for warranty (months in service and durability) and customer dissatisfaction with ICE and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) powertrains.

• Analyze market indicators such as the JD Power (JDP) Initial Quality Study (IQS), the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), and the Quality Control System (QCS). Identify opportunities for improvement and work with relevant teams to develop countermeasures.

• Collaborate with field quality investigation teams, including Perceived Quality Evaluation (PQE), Manufacturing, and Design, to create solutions for market-identified issues swiftly.

• The responsible areas include electric powertrain systems and electrical control units (ECUs), such as gate drivers, inverters, motors, batteries, direct current (DC) converters, and drivetrain components.

• Analyzes quality performance reports and shares summarized data with project management teams to address emerging or chronic issues.

• Coordinate and organize phase meetings for new developments, review documents, and manage related processes.

Who We're Looking For:

• Basic knowledge of ICE and Electric Powertrain components: Engine, Transmission, Inverter, Motor, Battery, DC Converter, and drivetrain, including main components of the system and essential functions of each element.

• Working knowledge of quality and problem-solving tools, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Weibull charts, Decision Analysis etc.), and statistical process control.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.

• Understanding automobile electronic and vehicle communication networks, such as Controller Area Network (CAN), Local Interconnect Network (LIN), and Ethernet.

• Understanding of Systems Engineering method and approach.

• Experience using diagnostic tools and data collection instruments, including CAN Tools (CANoe/CANalyzer), oscilloscope, Consult 3+, and data recording vehicle (DRV).

• Thorough computer knowledge such as word processor, spreadsheets, and other PC applications. A strong understanding of Excel data analysis tools is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional-level engineering experience in the automotive industry, with a preference for experience working with quality systems.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Physical Requirements:

Travel:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident

• Up to 10-20% of domestic and international travel may be required. This includes occasional day or overnight trips to Canton, Mississippi, Smyrna, and Decherd, Tennessee, manufacturing plants.

Overtime:

• Willingness to work overtime as necessary to complete the job.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America