Resident Engineer

Resident Engineer

We are currently in search of a Resident Engineer to join our Program Management department of the Marquardt Group in our location Rochester Hills (USA).

The Resident Engineer serves as a key interface between the customer and Marquardt and is responsible for managing and supporting the OEM and/or Tier 1 customer throughout the development, validation, pre-production builds, and launch of a project. This involves close collaboration with the customer product development team to ensure key project milestones are known and met.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate product development team (PDT) communication meetings between OEM Customer and Marquardt
• Assist in defining system requirements and resolving component technical specification issues
• Recommending additional testing and development as required, and assisting with the failure mode and effects analysis process
• Determining and investigating design and mechanization alternatives
• Creating engineering work orders to release parts and gain program team approval of piece cost and tooling
  
• Support vehicle build events and launches for new and carry-over products at OEM and Tier 1 customer locations across North America
• Resolving system issues and determining the root cause and verifying the resolution of test incidents
• Review/Approve owner’s manual documentation for responsible products and their correct function and interface to the vehicle
• Participate in warranty review meetings to resolve any product quality and warranty issues
• Support sales & business development in identifying new opportunities and facilitating dialogue between both organizations to secure new business
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• Required 3+ years experience working with GM, a plus in a resident engineer capacity
• 5 years’ experience in the automotive industry
• Mechanical and Electrical (preferred) design/development skills
• System Experience
• Automotive industry experience
• Computer skills including: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Email, MRP software (SAP preferred) and PLM software is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Travel is within Detroit metro only, around 50% (@ GM VEC 3 days / week)

Core Values We Admire:

• Integrity – You believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally
• Flexibility – You enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment and remain positive and agile when plans change and evolve
• Partnership – You are an excellent team player who is able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results
• Innovation – You think outside of the box and share your ideas with the team to support new and game changing technology
• Pursuit of Excellence – You strive to be the best, in and out of Marquardt

The Perks of Working at Marquardt:

• Innovative products and diverse customer base
• Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time
• Generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance that start on your first day, as well as disability and 401k with matching
• Support and resources to continue your learning and development, including a tuition reimbursement program
• Supplier discounts on GM, Stellantis and Ford
• Amazingly smart and fun teammates, and a management team invested in your development and success
• Company events such as picnics and holiday gatherings and supporting the community as a team