- 214694 - Vehicle Reliability Engineer
- Industry
- ENG
- Region
- CA-S.Cali-Los Angeles/Orange Counties
- City
- Torrance
- State
- CA
- Rate
- Up to $0.00 DOE
- Duration
- 4 months
- Description
- Chipton-Ross is seeking a Vehicle Reliability Engineer for a contract opportunity in Torrance, CA.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Serve as the technical lead for vehicle reliability across Client engineering and production programs
o Participate in design and change reviews to evaluate manufacturability and reliability
o Establish and manage performance feedback loops between design, validation, and production
o Assess vehicle readiness for major program milestones (e.g., SOP, customer hand-off)
o Manage issue containment and lead structured Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes
o Lead cross-functional issue reviews to prioritize and resolve critical failures
o Maintain and update the Client risk register; lead risk identification and mitigation planning
o Partner with validation teams to ensure test coverage aligns with known and emerging risks
o Support and evolve problem resolution systems to scale with increased production volume
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o 3+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, reliability, validation/test, or quality engineering
o Strong attention to detail with experience solving complex cross-functional problems
o Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, FTA)
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
o 3+ years launching complex, high-performance products (vehicles or similar systems)
o Background in vehicle domains such as powertrain, composites, chassis, or electronics
o Familiarity with FMEA and risk management practices
o Experience with DFM principles for vehicle assembly or component precision design
o Working knowledge of automotive certification requirements
o Familiarity with data tools like Jira, SQL, and PowerBI
o Experience using CAD/design platforms such as NX/Teamcenter
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
WORK HOURS:
4/10 schedule
full-time onsite
Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
- Contact
-
Rochelle Anderson
randerson@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Phone: (310) 414-7800 x280 or (800) 927-9318 x280
Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.
Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.