Resident Engineer
There's a new car company on the horizon and it's going to make a resounding wave throughout the automotive world: We are the New Chrysler Group LLC, the collaborative team of Chrysler and Fiat®, and we have our sights set on producing the most fuel efficient, reliable, stylish and safe vehicles across all brands by reinventing products and creating new ideas. It's with this new mindset and team effort that Chrysler brands will once again regain their proud heritage atop the auto industry. Come see how we're going to change the automotive landscape over the next two years with new and exciting vehicles every driver -- around the globe -- deserves.
In 2008, the Quality Organization within Chrysler became its own standalone function. Since then, the group has more than tripled in size. This growth is a testament to the commitment of Chryslers' senior management to produce a top-rated quality product. In setting high standards in the six types of quality: reliability, dissatisfaction, regulatory, perceived, performance, and service, Chrysler's product line and customer experience has improved dramatically. The teams within the Quality Organization are empowered to improve customer satisfaction for their system or area. As a result, Chrysler now has the best quality in the 73-year history of the company.
Currently we are seeking a Resident Engineer to join our Quality Organization at Chrysler's Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois. This position offers the selected candidate an opportunity to be an internal part of a company whose focus is to change the automotive landscape. The Resident engineer is responsible for developing and executing standardization of manufacturing quality enablers. The ideal candidate must be a creative problem solver, proactive and steadfast in the identification and resolution vehicle quality. The selected individual will have experience in managing cross-functionally and possess a broad knowledge of the entire automotive engineering, manufacturing and quality landscape and present outstanding teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE ARE:
• Perform root cause analysis of quality issues, often using advanced problem solving tools (e.g. Kepner Tregoe, Shanin Red X, Design of Experiments, etc.)
• Recommend and implement cost effective permanent corrective actions
• Analyze quality data from internal and external indicators to ensure calibration
• Manage engineering changes working with cross-functional team to ensure timely execution
• Conduct product evaluation tests to ensure robustness of product or process change before full implementation
• Work with engineering and suppliers to resolve issues that are not plant controllable
• Recommend and validate rework procedures
• Develop inspection standards and best methods for performing inspection
• Assist production with problem solving and developing standardized work for production operators, including boundary samples
Basic Qualifications: • Minimum bachelor's degree in a technical field of study
• Minimum 3 years' experience in quality
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (four 10 hour shifts split over days and evenings)
• Good knowledge of root cause analysis and quality issues
• Basic knowledge of statistics
• Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in applying problem solving tools
• 5 or more years of work experience, preferably in automotive
• Proficient in creating and presenting presentations
• Demonstrated ability to present to all levels of management
Company Description:
Chrysler Group LLC, formed in 2009 from a global strategic alliance with Fiat Group, produces Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram and Mopar® vehicles and products. With the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete on a global scale, the alliance builds on Chrysler’s culture of innovation – first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925 – and Fiat’s complementary technology – from a company whose heritage dates back to 1899.
Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chrysler Group LLC’s product lineup features some of the world's most recognizable vehicles, including the Chrysler 300, Jeep Wrangler and Ram Truck. Fiat will contribute world-class technology, platforms and powertrains for small- and medium-size cars, allowing Chrysler Group to offer an expanded product line including environmentally friendly vehicles.
