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Manufacturing QA Engineer

Gatik
Detroit, Michigan
Full Time
Posted November 9, 2025
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Job Description

This role involves leading the manufacturing and integration of autonomy hardware into trucks for Gatik's autonomous middle-mile logistics fleet, ensuring quality, reliability, and process efficiency through hands-on technical work and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the manufacturing process for integrating autonomy hardware into trucks
  • Develop and maintain assembly procedures, inspection checklists, and documentation
  • Collaborate with design, integration, and production teams to resolve build issues and implement corrective actions
  • Define and implement quality assurance processes, including inspection plans and failure analysis protocols
  • Analyze quality data and product metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
  • Lead build events and validation activities such as first article inspections and in-process audits
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing reliability and throughput
  • Serve as a technical resource at the manufacturing site and coordinate solutions with engineering teams
  • Collaborate with Contract Manufacturer to establish manufacturing processes
  • Perform tests and inspections on raw materials, parts, and finished trucks to verify process compliance

Requirements

  • Seven (7) years of experience in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, or related roles in automotive, aerospace, or hardware tech industries.
  • Strong hands-on experience with electromechanical systems, harness routing, sensor installation, and system-level testing.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing process control, quality standards, and root cause analysis tools.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset with a bias for action.
  • Ability to work on-site in a dynamic and collaborative production environment.
  • Proficiency with QA and documentation tools such as PLM systems, spreadsheets, and issue trackers like JIRA.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range not specified
Work on-site in a dynamic and collaborative production environment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners
Opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives
Work in a company with a focus on diversity and inclusion
Be part of a company leading autonomous middle-mile logistics and innovation in autonomous vehicle technology

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