Automotive Reliability Engineer - DFSS & Warranty Analysis

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Engineer to lead or support High Time in Service (HTIS) quality projects focused on reducing suspension warranty spend and failure rates. You will evaluate high-cost subsystems and perform DFSS processes (Define, Characterize, Optimize, Verify) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

The role requires CAD experience, reliability-focused chassis design background, and the ability to travel to Ford and supplier locations.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent.
• 1+ years of reliability experience in automotive chassis product design.
• 1 year of CAD experience.
• Hands-on product testing experience preferred.
• Battery Electric Vehicle experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience in design and release preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support High Time in Service in quality projects to reduce suspension warranty spend and failure rates.
• Evaluate high-warranty-spend subsystems and engine/vehicle applications.
• Execute Define, Characterize, Optimize, and Verify phases of DFSS.
• Identify and verify root causes, implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
• Analyze warranty data and trends; perform part-return analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop relationships with dealerships and fleets to resolve HTIS issues.
• Design, execute, or coordinate analytical and physical testing from component bench to full-vehicle testing.
• Document lessons learned for knowledge preservation.
• Review and trial more efficient service procedures for field implementation.
• Lead engineering projects across suspension systems and vehicle lines.

Skills

DFSS

Warranty Analysis

CAD Experience

Project Management

Data Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Change Management

Teamwork

Presentation Skills

Sourcing/Release

Education

BS in Engineering/Statistics or related

Tools

CAD Software

Warranty Tools

Data Release Systems

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Engineer to lead or support High Time in Service (HTIS) quality projects focused on reducing suspension warranty spend and failure rates. You will evaluate high-cost subsystems and perform DFSS processes (Define, Characterize, Optimize, Verify) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

The role requires CAD experience, reliability-focused chassis design background, and the ability to travel to Ford and supplier locations.