Resident Engineer
Job ID
128538
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States
Talascend is currently seeking a Resident Engineer for a contract opportunity in Kokomo, IN.
SUMMARY:
The Resident Engineer will report directly to the Resident Engineering Lead at the plant. This role involves leading the resolution of reactive machine and design issues, applying advanced problem-solving and engineering knowledge to identify risks, and creating risk mitigation plans to address production and quality system deficiencies. The selected candidate will oversee project deliverables throughout the lifecycle to ensure the product meets or exceeds customer expectations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
SUMMARY:
The Resident Engineer will report directly to the Resident Engineering Lead at the plant. This role involves leading the resolution of reactive machine and design issues, applying advanced problem-solving and engineering knowledge to identify risks, and creating risk mitigation plans to address production and quality system deficiencies. The selected candidate will oversee project deliverables throughout the lifecycle to ensure the product meets or exceeds customer expectations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead teams in identifying risks and hazards related to product designs, processes, and applications, applying lessons learned, and assisting in the creation of FMEAs and associated Control Plans.
- Own and maintain control plans.
- Use advanced problem-solving techniques to address unfavorable variances and communicate alternative solutions to mitigate engineering, timing, or financial issues.
- Coordinate and schedule special build (PER) and change notice (CN) requests, ensuring buy-in from manufacturing and quality teams while minimizing impact on plant metrics.
- Perform risk assessments for CN/PER.
- Lead preventive and proactive quality and customer safety (QCS) technical tools for occurrence and release (O&R), quality maintenance (X and QM), and reactive/preventive QA Matrices and read across.
- Provide technical direction on root cause analysis, issue resolution, and corrective actions, serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the facility, including addressing supplier quality defects.
- Create and maintain repair procedures for non-standard, non-closed-loop repair processes, including blue dot rework instructions.
- Interpret released engineering designs, specifications, materials, and standards to ensure functionality and assess risk, issuing deviations for engineering specifications and generating Temporary Substitution Approvals (TSA).
- Develop FAT torques for new models, perform Torque Audit EBOM checks quarterly, and review CMM/Adcole audit results for conformance to control plans.
- Support Corporate Quality objectives and communicate customer demands to ensure organizational success.
- Provide guidance on engine components to be inspected/reviewed in Functional Audits, finalize severity rankings, and assist with QEWO task completion.
- Regularly review Torque Audit data for conformity compliance and trend analysis.
- Provide direction on dyno failures, QC containments, and adherence to traceability requirements.
- Authorize allowable repairs and write procedures, including blue dot rework instructions.
- Approve SWI and ensure proper EMP use for quality control and assurance.
REQUIREMENTS:
Basic Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university
- Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
- Valid driver's license (first shift position)
- Technical Experience: 3 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or design/release
- 100% Onsite work required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Master's degree or higher
- Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing (WCM)
- Experience in designing, testing, manufacturing, or assembling powertrains and related components
- Process Sign-Off expertise
- Proficiency in Dimensional Layout / GD&T
- Greenbelt/Blackbelt certification
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
- Ability to lead an Engineering team in delivering product changes and launches on time
- Demonstrated coaching and teaching ability
- Experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and corrective actions
- Strong communication skills for all levels, from executive to plant staff
- Willingness to work off-shift hours as needed
- Self-motivated and directed
- Ability to thrive in high-stress environments and manage multiple tasks
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.