Altair · 17 hours ago
Test Engineer General
Sterling Heights, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAltair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing. They are seeking a Test Engineer General to monitor test stand operations, resolve test failure root causes, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
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Responsibilities
Use test stand WMA software to monitor test stand FTT and stand to stand correlation
Reports, QRs (Quality Reject) and FQAs (Final Quality Audit) issues
Track concerns and review initial test results/data from all relevant test equipment
Champion use of data to understand and resolve test failure root causes
Monitor failures and communicate multiple identical failures issues to appropriate management personnel and group leaders for resolution at source, (i.e. operator, vendor, process, etc.)
Ensure that resolution of issues is addressed with the goal to drive In-Station Process Control (ISPC), Error Proofing, and improved Process Capability
Once suspect unit is returned, record any retest of defect testing data—along with analysis—then assist the Engineering and Quality team in determining root cause, and document improvement actions to test equipment
Conduct a monthly review of all critical test point variable trend charts. Verify test point trends and current limits. Investigate or notify correct personnel of any unusual trends
Ensure spare parts are available for test systems
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity
Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Powertrain guidelines
Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
Ensure compliance to Plant, Corporate, Governmental, and Environmental standards
Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements to achieve Rate of Climb targets
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma / GED
Lean Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineering
Process Engineering
Problem Solving
Good Manufacturing Practices
Test Equipment
High School Diploma Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Proven experience of EOL testing principles including data knowledge of leak, NVH, and balance testers
WMA/Sciemetric test software experience
Fully onsite position
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Process Validation
Process Improvement
Manufacturing Processes
Lean Six Sigma
Tooling
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Final axle assembly manufacturing experience
Experience using data to drive engineering solutions
Quality Assessment tools (QDAS, Minitab)
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefit Package
401(k) with matching contributions
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Free training on all Altair products
Company
Altair
Altair provides enterprise analytics, engineering, and on-demand computing software technologies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$37.29MKey Investors
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2024-10-30Acquired
2024-09-25Grant· $3.86M
2024-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $3.43M
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Ingo Mierswa
Senior Vice President of Product Development
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