Powertrain Quality & Reliability Engineer (Automotive)

Location: Dearborn, Michigan; fully on-site

Company

hirify.global provides technology and engineering services, supporting clients through specialized delivery teams and emerging technology initiatives.

What you will do

• Investigate and resolve quality and reliability issues affecting engine, thermal, after-treatment, powertrain, and vehicle systems.
• Evaluate high-warranty-cost and high-failure-rate subsystems and applications.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods, analyze warranty trends, identify root causes, and validate corrective actions.
• Design, execute, or coordinate component-level, powertrain, and vehicle testing.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives, AI tool development, multiple project workstreams, and problem-solving subgroups.
• Present findings, risks, recommendations, and project results to senior management while documenting lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 6 months of project leadership experience.
• At least 6 months of experience with internal combustion engines, thermal systems, or after-treatment systems in design, testing, controls, or calibration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, organizational, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Experience analyzing data and using Microsoft Excel formulas, pivot tables, charts, and Microsoft PowerPoint for technical communication.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and adapt to new challenges.

Nice to have

• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, Design for Six Sigma, DMAIC, or structured problem-solving experience.
• Knowledge of engine and powertrain subsystems, quality tools, reliability processes, and statistical methods.
• Experience with Python, Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery, engineering datasets, and quality analytics dashboards.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering background, including experience with hardware, sensors, data acquisition equipment, or test fixtures.
• Experience preparing or updating technical and engineering documentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week in an on-site work environment.
• Opportunities to collaborate with engineering experts and clients.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage may be available.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) matching, life and disability insurance, professional development, and wellness programs may be available.
• Inclusive workplace focused on diversity, respect, and equal opportunity.