Test Engineer
Location: Sterling, MI
Pay Rate: $42.30/hour
Shift: Morning Shift | 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Up to 20 hours OT)
Work Type: Fully Onsite (100%)
Employee Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance | 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Commuter/Parking Accounts | People Perks | Health Savings Account (HSA) | AD & D Insurance
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing / Test Systems Engineer to support end-of-line (EOL) testing, process control, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role focuses on test stand performance, data analysis, quality issue resolution, and lean manufacturing initiatives to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor test stand performance using WMA/Sciemetric software, including FTT and stand-to-stand correlation
Analyze test data, warranty reports, QRs, and FQAs to identify and resolve quality issues
Track test failures and lead root cause analysis using data-driven problem solving
Communicate recurring failures to management, vendors, and production teams for resolution at the source
Drive In-Station Process Control (ISPC), error-proofing, and process capability improvements
Support Engineering and Quality teams with defect retesting, analysis, and corrective actions
Conduct monthly reviews of critical test point trend charts and investigate abnormal trends
Ensure test system spare parts availability and equipment readiness
Lead process audits, variability reduction, and lean manufacturing initiatives
Identify throughput constraints and drive improvements to achieve Rate of Climb targets
Ensure compliance with plant, corporate, governmental, and environmental standards
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or Test Engineering
Strong background in EOL testing principles (leak, NVH, balance testing)
Experience with WMA/Sciemetric test software
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, GMP, and process control
Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills
Preferred Skills & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Powertrain or final axle assembly manufacturing experience
Experience using data analysis tools (QDAS, Minitab)
Lean Six Sigma, 8D, 5-Why, DMAIC, and DFSS methodologies
Experience with FMEA, PPAP, DOE, and advanced quality tools
Familiarity with lean tools such as 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
Additional Information
Fully onsite role (100%)
Hands-on manufacturing environment
Overtime available up to 20 hours per week
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