Engineer, Failure Analysis Process

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

34d • $95,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Failure Analysis Process (FAP) Engineer is responsible for identifying and solving problems related to the body-in-white manufacturing process, ensuring high-quality standards, and optimizing production efficiency. This role involves analyzing process data, troubleshooting issues, designing process improvements, and collaborating with the quality and production teams to maintain consistent quality and meet product specifications.

Requirements

• 5-7+ years of professional experience in automotive production and quality control concepts or a related field, including hands-on experience with body-in-white production and processes. Proven experience with VDA standards is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in automotive technology, quality OR 10 years of related technical field experience.
• Minimum of high school diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive processes, products, and materials, including familiarity with relevant tools, equipment, and best practices in the body-in-white processes.
• Strong understanding of VDA standards and their application in the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of process auditing techniques and methodologies.
• Excellent writing skills for developing clear and comprehensive quality standards and procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong self-responsibility, planning, and organizational skills, able to perform multi-tasks within set time frames, and strong time management and organizational skills.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems and mechanical assembly techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 10-40% of the time.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Passport required.

Nice To Haves

• Desired experience on launching greenfield or brownfield plant.

Responsibilities

• Identify and troubleshoot issues for process and manufacturing constraints.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to resolve process deviations and optimize body-in-white production techniques.
• Collaborate with the quality team to ensure that quality standards are maintained throughout the production process.
• Monitor key process variables and collect data related to production efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Work with the quality control team to track the effectiveness of process improvements.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams to define specifications and ensure adherence to process standards.
• Provide technical support to production teams to ensure smooth operations and troubleshooting of process-related challenges.
• Coordinate with suppliers to address technical issues related to ensure that materials/process meet specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of process changes, experiments, and troubleshooting activities.
• Prepare reports on process performance, improvements, and any corrective actions taken.
• Ensure that all process documentation complies with company and regulatory standards.
• Train production and quality teams on new process improvements, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices.
• Provide process improvements to continuously improve overall production efficiency.
• Develop and implement procedures to minimize plant waste.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees