HV System Failure Management

2 giorni fa

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italia Design Consulting GmbH Tempo pieno

Design Consulting is looking for an engineer to support failure analysis, issue resolution and project planning for high-voltage electric powertrain systems in the automotive sector.

Location: Near Bologna, Italy, with availability for occasional short business trips.

Key responsibilities

  • Investigate field-returned components and analyse quality claims to identify recurring failures and root causes.
  • Coordinate corrective actions with engineering, manufacturing, quality, aftersales and suppliers.
  • Prepare product FMEAs and support technical risk assessments.
  • Develop and maintain project plans for eDrive and HV battery systems.
  • Monitor milestones, deliverables, KPIs, schedules and cost targets.
  • Track engineering changes and assess their impact on timing, costs and system integration.

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive Engineering or a related discipline.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a similar role within automotive quality, reliability, product engineering or field claim management.
  • Knowledge of HV batteries, inverters and electric motors/eDrive systems.
  • Experience in failure investigation and structured problem-solving methods: 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys and FMEA.
  • Mandatory PES/PAV electrical safety training.
  • Strong project planning skills using MS Project, cPlace or equivalent tools.
  • Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and Agile methodologies.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers.
  • Fluent Italian and English; German is a plus.