Job Title: Test Planning Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Test Planning Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for creating and managing prototype bills of materials for HV Battery programs, integrating design changes, and ensuring that prototype configurations are representative of the latest designs.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage prototype bill of materials for the HV Battery programs.
• Create change orders to integrate design changes into prototype bill of materials.
• Define hardware upgrade packages to ensure prototype configurations are representative of the latest design.
• Develop and maintain prototype build requirements, endurance test plan, and teardown schedule for HV Batteries.
• Utilize Global and regional tools to maintain individual bills of materials and test plans.
• Analyze data, draw conclusions, and provide recommendations to the management team.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methods to identify root cause and develop corrective action within a timely manner.
• Independently schedule work including issuing work orders, monitor progress, and resolve problems to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Conduct and thoroughly document project work, draw conclusions, and make recommendations, and review with management.
• Create project plans and timelines, and assist management with defining budget requirements.
• Promptly resolve prototype build issues.
• Lead cross-functional activities with regional and Global counterparts in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, and Suppliers.
• Communicate effectively and maintain professional/social interaction in a multi-cultural and international environment.
• Maintain daily record of work hours by project.
• Perform other activities as necessary and/or assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in creating and managing prototype bill of materials.
• Ability to create change orders and integrate design changes into prototype bill of materials.
• Skill in defining hardware upgrade packages to ensure prototype configurations are representative of the latest design.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining prototype build requirements, endurance test plans, and teardown schedules for HV Batteries.
• Experience in utilizing global and regional tools to maintain individual bills of materials and test plans.
• Strong analytical skills to analyze data, draw conclusions, and provide recommendations.
• Proficiency in structured problem-solving methods to identify root cause and develop corrective actions.
• Capability to independently schedule work, issue work orders, monitor progress, and resolve problems.
• Experience in creating project plans and timelines and assisting management with budget requirements.
• Ability to promptly resolve prototype build issues.
• Strong leadership skills to lead cross-functional activities with regional and global counterparts.
• Effective communication skills to maintain professional and social interaction in a multicultural and international environment.
• Experience in maintaining daily records of work hours by project.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2 years of experience within the automotive industry.

Work Environment

The position is onsite in Detroit, MI. You will work in a dynamic environment that requires effective communication and collaboration with a diverse team.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $45 - $55