Early Warning Detection Investigator

MEDA Engineering and Technical Services, LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cost-sharing medical and dental

401K after 90 days

Referral bonus

Job summary

MEDA Engineering and Technical Services, LLC in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks a data-analytic engineering professional to conduct screening reviews on proactive sensing product alerts related to vehicle safety. You will collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and Product Investigations to scope issues and guide escalation or closure decisions.

The role emphasizes data preparation, trend analysis, and clear communication to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, MIS, CIS, Information Systems, or related field.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 3–5 years of vehicle safety experience.
• Experience with large, complex datasets from multiple sources.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary technical reviews on proactive sensing product alerts for vehicle safety and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional teams to define product scope and determine consequences of potential issues.
• Provide recommendations to IT on proactive sensing logic and visualization improvements.

Skills

Data analytics

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

B.S. Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Data Analytics / MIS / CIS / Information Systems

Tools

Excel

Databases

Dashboards

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducting comprehensive preliminary ("screening") technical reviews on proactive sensing product alerts related to vehicle safety and compliance Work with/lead cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Product Investigations) to determine product scope and consequence of potential product issues during preliminary technical reviews of product alerts Document all required technical review information and data with sufficient detail and clarity; recommend escalation or closure actions for all product alert items and provide rationale; and provide frequent technical review status reports to Product Investigators and management Provide recommendations to the Information Technology department regarding proactive sensing functional logic and continuous improvements of Predictive Analytic techniques and visualization

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Information Systems (CIS) Information Systems, or a related technical or quantitative discipline; equivalent experience may be considered. Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university; other engineering degrees or related technical degrees with combined experience may be considered 3-5 years of vehicle safety experience Experience working with large, complex datasets from multiple sources, including field data, warranty data, service data, customer feedback with a focus on predictive analytics Ability to analyze data to identify trends, patterns, gaps, and inconsistencies and clearly summarize findings Working knowledge of reporting, data analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, databases, dashboards); ability to learn internal systems quickly Experience supporting investigations, reporting, or program execution through timely and accurate data preparation Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time sensitive deadlines Ability to understand and break down complex data or issues into clear, actionable information Strong written and verbal communication skills to support internal stakeholders, including investigators, program managers, and leadership Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within cross functional teams Ability to clearly communicate both written and verbal to management, engineering, internal and external stakeholders

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

$44.00 - $48.00/ hour (depending on experience) Cost-sharing medical & dental benefits after 30 days 401K plan after 90 days MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.