What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer position at Tek Spikes?
This is a backfill role supporting Internal Manufacturing Quality within the Fuel Systems group, with a specific focus on machining processes. The Quality/Test Engineer will lead quality investigations, drive corrective & preventative actions, and support continuous improvement to enhance product reliability and reduce variation.
Required Education:
• 5 years experience 3 years internships (internships count as experience).
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field OR Master’s 3 years of internships.
Required Qualifications
• Strong problem solving & root-cause analysis skills.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication & cross-functional collaboration.
• Attention to detail and process improvement skills.
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of quality standards
• FMEA, risk management
• Conflict resolution, leadership, and influence
Key Responsibilities
• Lead/support root cause analysis for scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Develop & implement corrective and preventative actions using 8D, fishbone, FMEA, etc.
• Monitor machining processes using data, risk analysis, SPC, and capability metrics.
• Analyze quality data and prepare reports (FPY, PPM, defects, capability).
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers, Operations, and SBT teams to improve process capability.
• Train operators on quality standards & inspection practices.
• Participate in daily meetings, cross-functional reviews, and issue resolution sessions.
• Work in both factory (PPE required) and office/cubicle environments.
• Direct impact on product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Strong career growth potential across multiple CAT facilities.
• Fast-growing, challenging, and improvement-focused manufacturing environment.
Team & Environment
• Union manufacturing environment (ear/eye protection, safety footwear required).
• Reports through the Quality Manager; part of a Small Business Team (cross-functional).
• Daily interaction with operators, section leaders, managers, and peers.
Candidate Red Flags
• Negative attitude
• Consistent complaining or resistance to collaboration