Automotive Reliability Engineer II – Validation & DFMEA

Strattec Security Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strattec Security Corporation is seeking a Reliability Engineer II in Milwaukee to drive component reliability across the product lifecycle. You will lead validation projects, perform DFMEA, and investigate failures with cross‑functional teams to implement durable solutions.

The role emphasizes data‑driven decisions, close collaboration with OEM customers, and support for launches, while ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with reliability testing and product validation.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP processes preferred.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AIAG Core Tools.

Responsibilities

• Design Validation & Reliability Testing: develop and execute testing programs.
• DFMEA: lead activities to identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Failure Investigation: perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Reliability Data Analysis: analyze results to predict trends.
• OEM Communication: interface between manufacturing and OEM customers.

Skills

DFMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Data analysis

Statistical tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Tools

Reliability software

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

Strattec Security Corporation is seeking a Reliability Engineer II in Milwaukee to drive component reliability across the product lifecycle. You will lead validation projects, perform DFMEA, and investigate failures with cross‑functional teams to implement durable solutions.

The role emphasizes data‑driven decisions, close collaboration with OEM customers, and support for launches, while ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards.