Resident Engineer (Windsor, ON)

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada

This position's shift is from 7:35 PM to 3:35 AM 

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for a Resident Engineer to join our Stellantis team in Windsor, ON, Canada.  The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. 

What you will be doing:

Customer In-plant Issue Management

• Monitor product quality at customer plant, including where applicable audits, repair, and on-hold vehicles
• Initially analyze all quality/design/logistics concerns and inform proper GMBU project team member for corrective actions
• Initiate root cause analysis process for identified quality issues using Global Quality Reporting System (GQRS) based on Customer SPPS or internal issues
• Implement containment activity, i.e., rework, sorting, yard audits, Return Material Authorization (RMA)
• Complete and submit Quality Authorized Rework (AR) packages to kick-off rework
• Assist in production trial runs and prototype builds
• Obtain Part Submission Warrant (PSW) functional approval as required
• Maintain supply of repair parts/materials
• Provide assistance with repairs at the customers site as needed
• Reconcile customer SPPS data and information with customer contacts

Customer In-Plant Continuous Improvement Initiatives

• Implement initiatives defined by Customer and GMBU team members
• Participate in vehicle reviews, line audits, process reviews and provide a summary of the initiatives for the project team
• Attend plant warranty meetings and presentations and arrange for appropriate GMBU personnel to report top warranty issues as required
• Monitor customer scrap and cost being charged to Yazaki for any dispute or confirmation

Communication Activities

• Attend on-site customer meetings and report on GMBU issues as required
• Provide affiliate and project team with reject notifications
• Notify GMBU Warranty Analyst of customer plant requests to expedite analysis of warranty parts return
• Maintain issues tracking in GQRS for Quality and monitors issues in Business Engineering Application Management System (BEAMS) for Engineering
• Ensure issue closure with all affected parties
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customer personnel
• Arrange for GMBU management support of customer meetings 
• Meet with Customer Engineering and Incoming Quality organization weekly/as required to set/review priorities
• Perform and distribute results of returnable inventory verification from each of the applicable customer facilities twice per year if required by customer
• Participate in program team meetings as appropriate
• Relay engineering issues to the appropriate engineer and follow through resolution

Launch Support

• Assist the launch team with supporting builds and attend customer launch issues reviews and drive issues to closure
• Assist the launch team with reviewing product readiness 

What you will bring to the table:

• Associates Degree or Diploma or similar experience in Quality Engineering or related field

• Wire harness manufacturing experience a plus
• Experience in automotive launch of electrical distribution systems preferred
• Experience in assessment of quality issues, implementation of containment activities and root cause analysis problem solving techniques
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Effective customer communication skills
• Strong analytical abilities
• Demonstrated proficiency in interpersonal and professional communication skills

What we can provide you:

• A collaborative learning environment that will help you reach your maximum potential
• A diverse team of experts
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities to build your professional network
• An engaging and supportive work culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.