Engineering Test Planner
Actalent
- Detroit, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Create and manage prototype bill of materials for the engine, transmission, and axle development programs.
- Create change orders to integrate design changes into prototype bill of materials.
- Promptly resolve prototype build issues.
- Develop and maintain prototype build requirements, endurance test plan, and teardown schedule for engine, transmission, and axle programs.
- Define hardware upgrade packages to ensure prototype configurations are representative of the latest design.
- Utilize structured problem solving methods to identify root cause and develop corrective action within a timely manner.
- 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.
- Lead cross-functional activities with regional and Global counterparts in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, and Suppliers.
- Independently schedule work including issuing work orders, monitor progress, and resolve problems in order to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Conduct and thoroughly document project work, draw conclusions, and make recommendations and review with management.
- Communicate effectively and maintain professional/social interaction in a multi-cultural and International environment.
- Create project plans and timelines, and assist management with defining budget requirements.
- Improve knowledge and skills through training; actively identify areas of potential self-improvement and alert management of opportunities for training.
- Maintain daily record of work hours by project.
- Other activities as necessary and/or assigned.
- 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