Position Summary: 

The Product Design Assurance Engineer ensures product design quality and robustness trough the difference phases of a product development process. The Design Assurance Engineer is support the Engineering team in following internal or external process and guidelines, and if missing define such process and train the team. They work cross-functionally and build strong working relationships with employees across different business functions including quality, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, customer service and product management.

Key Responsibilities:

•\tCollaborate with PMO and Engineering team to ensure effective and efficient implementation of PDP (product development process).

•\tWork cross-functionally and build strong working relationships with employees across business functions including quality, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, customer service and product management.

•\tEnsure that product development teams are meeting quality and safety standards of product design.

•\tLead DFMEA process and guide engineering team to create FMEA for new design and updating existing designs.

•\tParticipate in design reviews, change management process, and ensure design robustness before handing over design to production.

•\tParticipate in the development, maintenance and interpretation of policies  and standard work for engineering and coordinate their implementation.

•\tSupport and contribute to product requirements development on projects.

Required Qualifications

•\tBachelor’s degree in engineering.

•\t2+ years of Product development experience preferably in industrial, automotive engineering.

•\tProven experience with leading Design FMEA’s.

•\tAt least 1 year experience with root cause analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

•\tBachelor’s degree in software or electrical engineering. 

•\tExcellent presentation skills to effectively communicate to different stakeholders complex topics. 

•\tExperience with Excel, statistical analysis software such as Minitab, and other engineering analysis tools.

•\tExperience with product development processes (e.g. phase gate structured).

•\tExperience with quality tools & methods (e.g. Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen). 

•\tHighly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to manage multiple projects & priorities.

•\tFamiliar with ISO9001, engineering standards, automotive quality standards and similar quality systems and processes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

• 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 hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 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.

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