Automotive Product and Quality Engineer

Overview

As part of the Bertrandt Group, Bertrandt US delivers cutting-edge engineering services across ADAS, Autonomous Driving, Electric Mobility, Manufacturing Support, and beyond.

Our team brings an extensive array of engineering expertise to tackle the unique challenges of today’s automotive industry, transforming complex needs into innovative solutions that drive a sustainable, connected future. With a foundation in four core divisions—Electronics, Product Engineering, Physical, and Production & After Sales—Bertrandt US provides excellence in every service area, from design to delivery.

Supported by a global network of around 14,500 dedicated employees across 50+ locations, we’re here to power the projects that shape tomorrow’s mobility landscape. Bertrandt US is your partner in pushing boundaries and achieving the extraordinary.

Benefits:

Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision

Employer paid STD/LTD/Life

401k Retirement program

Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays

Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment

Bertrandt US, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Product and Quality Analyst drives the problem resolution process within the scope in order to achieve the module/process targets at the BMW engineering department.

Responsibilities

Responsible for Engineering Changes in agreement with the Center

Lead and manage a technical team (no direct reports)

Coordinates and evaluates root cause analysis of issues reported by plant sensors

Designs and releases product changes

Coordinates design related rework.

Change Request System Coordination: Monitor, distribute, information collection and final input for future vehicles changes. Cost investigation.

Change Management Investigation, Discussion and Feedback. Represent Quality Assurance in the discussion of potential changes, evaluate the cost and benefit of changes and give feedback to the change team

Responsible for the implementation of all design-related containments.

Performs evaluation of proposed design changes, e.g. line trials.

Takes leadership to steer all involved process partners to ensure effective and efficient solutions.

Coordinates upcoming design changes and containments with launch and change department, logistics and supplier.

Prepares weekly reports to the Product and Quality Specialist (i.e. the model leader)

Complies with processes and procedures of the Plant Management System.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering; OR minimum three (3) years' professional experience of quality process/components in an automotive manufacturing environment

Very strong problem solving skills in a cross-functional team environment

Understands tolerance concepts and statistical process control.

Knowledge of statistical methods and tools.

Problem Solving methods using Fishbone Diagrams, 5-Whys, 8D's, etc.

Good communication, coordination and time management skills.

Knowledge of the manufacturing processes and the respective standards.

Interpersonal skills and abilities

Sound analytical and organizational skills, structured working approach.

Working knowledge of MS Office software with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. Years of relevant work experience:5 years or more overall professional experience in automotive industry, to encompass the following:

Automotive product and/or project management (5 years preferred)

Automation tooling experience (4-5 years preferred)

Quality management experience (2 years preferred) Other critical competencies for success in this role to include:

Outstanding Communication Skills

Analytical and Conceptual Thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic approach

Strong Problem Solving Orientation and motivation to work around obstacles

Ability to thrive with a varying level of ambiguity and uncertainty

Strong Interpersonal and Teamwork skills with a positive, solution-orientated attitude

Strong Influencing and Negotiation Skills

Ability to think entrepreneurial