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Auburn Hills, MI, United States (On-site)

Contract (4 months 22 days)

Published 3 days ago

Warranty Analysis

fmea

root cause analysis

data analysis

cross - functional collaboration

quality engineering

Quality Tools

Powertrain Systems

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Warranty Analysis and Resolution Engineer with strong expertise in automotive systems and fundamental engineering principles.

The role focuses on warranty failure analysis, root cause investigation, component disposition, and corrective action support across powertrain and vehicle subsystems.

The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on engineering knowledge in areas such as powertrain, transmission, driveline, exhaust systems, HVAC, and related mechanical systems.

The engineer will work closely with quality, manufacturing, service, suppliers, and product engineering teams to improve product reliability, reduce warranty costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

• Perform detailed warranty part analysis and failure investigations for returned field components.
• Conduct root cause analysis using engineering methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, and fault tree analysis.
• Analyze failed components related:
• HVAC systems
• Support disposition activities including teardown analysis, repairability assessment, scrap/rework recommendations, and containment actions.
• Collaborate with design engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications, tolerance stack-ups, and validation reports.
• Utilize warranty databases and analytics tools to identify trends, recurring failures, and reliability concerns.
• Prepare technical reports, failure summaries, and engineering recommendations for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Support supplier discussions and technical reviews for quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs focused on warranty reduction and product reliability enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards and processes including APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, and PFMEA.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or 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.
• Experience with teardown analysis and component diagnostics.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, materials, and reliability engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, engineering specifications, and test reports.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and engineering data analysis platforms.

• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 automotive suppliers.
• Familiarity with vehicle diagnostics and field data analysis.
• Exposure to warranty systems and quality management tools.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or statistical analysis methods.
• Understanding of hybrid/electric powertrain systems is an added advantage.

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $21.73/hour - $33.95/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.