Automotive Tech Analyst Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.What we offer:At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.Group Summary:Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.Job Responsibilities:Mission of the Position:The Warranty Analytical Analyst supports continuous improvement in warranty performance, reporting, processes, and procedures. This role serves as the primary interface between customers and internal teams, conducting warranty claim investigations, supporting part reviews, ensuring the accuracy of Magna-related claim data, and managing customer scorecards. The position focuses on reducing warranty costs through data analysis, issue resolution, and cost recovery initiatives while providing standardized reporting to customers and Magna leadership. By monitoring performance against targets, the Warranty Analytical Analyst identifies risks, trends, and improvement opportunities to support informed business decisions.Key Responsibilities:Lead data analysis, trend identification, and forecasting to support risk mitigation, performance improvement, and cost control.Serve as a trusted analytical partner to cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, finance, supplier management, and leadership).Independently interpret data, challenge assumptions, and validate conclusions to ensure accuracy and defensibility.Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and executive-level summaries tailored to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Proactively identify emerging risks, anomalies, and improvement opportunities through data monitoring and root-cause analysis.Support financial planning activities such as cost forecasting, accruals, and variance analysis using statistical methods.Ensure data integrity, consistency, and governance across systems, reports, and customer-facing deliverables.Customers and Business Interfaces:Serve as a primary analytical interface with warranty system engineers and warranty technicians to interpret claim data, and failure trendsPartner closely with Troy and Ramos engineering teams to provide data analytics that support root cause analysis, risk assessment, and corrective actions.Collaborate with Troy and Ramos Supplier Quality teams to support supplier performance analysis, warranty exposure assessment, and issue resolution through data-driven insights.Act as a point of contact for data-driven discussions with internal leadership related to warranty performance, trends, and risks.Prepare and present data insights, dashboards, and summaries for cross-functional forums including engineering reviews, quality reviews, and management discussions.Attend and actively participate in customer PDT, engineering, and warranty review meetings, providing clear analytical support and responding to customer data requests.Support customer discussions and negotiations by delivering accurate, timely, and defensible data analysis.Proactively identify data gaps, inconsistencies, or emerging risks and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders.Requirements and Qualifications:Four-year degree required in Science or Mathematics preferred.Four-year data analytics experience with focus in warranty preferredStrong experience with warranty, quality, or reliability data in an automotive or manufacturing environment preferred.Proven ability to analyze large, complex datasets and identify trends, risks, and cost drivers.Experience developing dashboards, recurring reports, and executive summaries to support decision-making.Solid understanding of statistical/failure prediction methods such as Weibull, trend analysis, regression, failure rate analysis, and basic reliability concepts.Ability to prioritize multiple competing requests and manage workload with minimal supervision.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to challenge assumptions and validate data integrity.Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, quality, finance, suppliers, and customers.Ability to support customer negotiations through data-driven analysis and fact-based recommendations.Comfortable presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.Familiarity with warranty systems, claim processing, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI, R programming, or similar data analysis tools preferred.Professional judgment to handle sensitive data and customer interactions appropriately.Health & Safety/Magna Standards/Additional Requirements:Practice and maintain integrity while following Magna’s Charter and Constitution.Follow Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and related compliance policies.Supports and adheres to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949).Drive the development of new technologies to improve quality, efficiency and reduce cost.Comply with safety policies and procedures to ensure duties of self are performed in a safe manner.Health & Safety responsibilities:Understand applicable Environmental, Health & Safety policies and procedures in the workplace.Report unsafe conditions immediately.Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately.Follow safety rules.Comply with requirements for the use or operation of machines or equipment.Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect.Complete additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of thisposition. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.This job description reflects the core elements of a position. There may be additional requirements based on local laws and regulations which could be attached as an addendum.Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.AI-Assisted Screening DisclosureAs part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.Worker Type:Regular / PermanentGroup:Magna Powertrain #J-18808-Ljbffr