Automotive Warranty Failure Analysis Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

About the role

Part of the Warranty Engineering and Quality organization supporting cross-functional teams across quality, manufacturing, service, suppliers, and product engineering. The role focuses on improving reliability through disciplined root cause analysis of warranty failures.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed warranty part analysis and failure investigations for returned field components, translating findings into actionable engineering insights.
• Conduct root cause analysis using structured methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, and fault tree analysis to identify contributing factors.
• Analyze failed components across powertrain and vehicle subsystems, including engine systems & components, support disposition activities, and related mechanical systems.
• Support component disposition through teardown analysis, repairability assessment, scrap/rework recommendations, and containment actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with design engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to drive corrective and preventive actions that reduce warranty costs and improve customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in automotive warranty analysis, product engineering, quality engineering, or failure analysis.
• Strong understanding of automotive mechanical systems and fundamental engineering concepts, including teardown and component diagnostics.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications, tolerance stack-ups, and validation reports.
• Strong analytical and technical documentation skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and warranty databases/analytics tools.

Benefits

• Work onsite in Auburn Hills, contributing directly to warranty reduction and product reliability improvements.
• Use proven engineering problem-solving methods (8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, fault tree analysis) to drive measurable outcomes.
• Partner with quality, manufacturing, service, suppliers, and product engineering teams to strengthen corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and present technical reports, failure summaries, and engineering recommendations to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement programs focused on reliability enhancement and compliance with automotive quality standards and processes.
• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans (upon completion of waiting period)
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay