Automotive Warranty Analysis Engineer – Engine Systems

Automotive Warranty Analysis Engineer - Engine Systems

Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)
Duration: 12 Months

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Automotive Warranty Analysis Engineer with a background in mechanical or automotive engineering. The candidate should have experience analyzing automotive part failures, finding the root cause of problems, and recommending solutions to improve product quality and reliability.

In this role, you will mainly focus on analyzing warranty failures related to engine systems and components. You will work with engineering, quality, manufacturing, suppliers, and service teams to solve product issues, reduce warranty costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze returned automotive parts and investigate warranty-related failures.

• Find the root cause of failures using methods such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, FMEA, and Fault Tree Analysis.

• Perform failure analysis on engine systems and components.

• Conduct component teardown and determine whether parts can be repaired, reworked, or need to be scrapped.

• Recommend actions to control failures and prevent similar issues in the future.

• Work with design engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to resolve product problems.

• Read and review engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications, tolerance stack-ups, and test reports.

• Use warranty databases and analysis tools to identify repeated failures and quality issues.

• Prepare technical reports, failure summaries, and recommendations for engineering teams and management.

• Participate in technical discussions with suppliers to improve product quality.

• Support continuous improvement activities to reduce warranty costs and improve product reliability.

• Follow automotive quality processes and standards such as APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, and PFMEA.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.

• 5–10 years of experience in automotive warranty analysis, product engineering, quality engineering, or failure analysis.

• Good understanding of automotive mechanical systems and engineering principles.

• Hands-on experience with component teardown, diagnostics, and failure analysis.

• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, materials, and product reliability.

• Ability to read and understand CAD drawings, engineering specifications, and test reports.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication and technical documentation skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and engineering data analysis tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.

• Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and field data analysis.

• Experience with warranty systems and quality management tools.

• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or statistical analysis.

• Knowledge of hybrid and electric vehicle powertrain systems is a plus.