Cosworth · 15 hours ago
Automotive Resident Engineer
Detroit Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expCosworth is a company seeking an Automotive Resident Engineer to serve as the primary on-site technical representative connecting their engineering teams with U.S. OEM customers, primarily GM and Stellantis. The role involves managing customer-reported issues for electronic control modules and embedded software, ensuring thorough investigation and timely resolution while balancing customer expectations with technical constraints.
Consumer ElectronicsVirtual Reality
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Harry Kiafoulis
Responsibilities
Serve as the day‑to‑day technical interface with OEM engineering, validation, quality, and manufacturing teams
Manage customer‑reported issues from identification through root cause analysis, corrective action, and closure
Communicate customer requirements, timing changes, risks, and expectations to internal teams
Participate in customer program meetings, design reviews, quality reviews, launch events, and build activities
Balance customer expectations with realistic technical and timing constraints
Provide on‑site support for electronic control modules and embedded software throughout development, launch, and production
Support software update deployment, validation, flashing, configuration control, and version management
Diagnose system‑level hardware and software issues using logs, traces, diagnostics, and vehicle or bench testing
Collect and analyze data, collaborating with internal software and hardware teams to drive timely resolutions
Respond quickly to OEM quality concerns, coordinating containment, investigation, corrective actions, and communication
Support warranty, field return, and production quality issues for electronic modules
Lead or contribute to structured problem‑solving efforts, including 8D reports and customer deliverables
Provide on‑site support during prototype builds, pilot events, launch activities, and early production
Monitor end‑of‑line testing and early production for emerging issues or escalation risks
Maintain a consistent on‑site presence, building strong relationships with OEM engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
Provide clear, concise status updates on issues, risks, and customer feedback
Support engineering change management activities, including ECNs, implementation timing, and configuration tracking
Operate effectively in a dynamic, interruption‑driven environment with minimal supervision
Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities
Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 3 years of automotive engineering experience, ideally with embedded electronic modules or software‑driven systems
Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and diagnostic tools
Experience with embedded software behavior, ECU flashing, validation, or system‑level troubleshooting
Proven ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work professionally with OEM personnel
Ability to work on‑site and support irregular hours during launches or build events; occasional U.S. travel for track events
Preferred
Experience with GM and/or Stellantis engineering processes
Familiarity with software configuration management, version control, and release workflows
Knowledge of automotive quality tools (8D, DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans)
Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and plant operations
Experience with DevOps or similar issue‑tracking systems
Company
Cosworth
Cosworth is a world leader with a prestigious reputation built on over five decades of excellence.
201-500 employees
Funding
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