Automotive Warranty Failure Analysis Engineer

Experis (Austria); Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup seeks an Automotive Warranty Failure Analysis Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI. The role supports warranty analysis, root-cause investigations, and cross-functional actions to improve reliability.

The candidate will use 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, and fault-tree techniques, collaborating with design, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 5–10 years in automotive warranty analysis or failure analysis.
• Strong reading of drawings, GD&T, tolerances, and validation reports.
• Proficient documentation and analytics using warranty databases.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed warranty part analysis and failure investigations.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, fault trees.
• Analyze failed components across powertrain and vehicle subsystems.
• Support disposition through teardown, scrap/rework decisions and containment.
• Collaborate with design, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams.

Skills

Warranty analysis

Root cause analysis

8D method

FMEA

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warranty databases

Job description

Our client, a leading automotive organization is seeking a Automotive Warranty Failure Analysis Engineer to join their team. As a Automotive Warranty Failure Analysis Engineer, you will be part of the Warranty Engineering and Quality organization supporting cross‑functional teams across quality, manufacturing, service, suppliers, and product engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, proven problem‑solving skills, and the drive to improve reliability through disciplined root cause analysis.

Job Title

Automotive Warranty Failure Analysis Engineer

Location

Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

What's the Job?

• 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.

What's Needed?

• 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.

What's in it for me?

• 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.

Upon Completion Of Waiting Period Consultants Are Eligible For

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• 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

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in‑demand talent.