Powertrain Warranty & Customer Liaison Engineer

Magna International Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing company located in Troy, Michigan is seeking a mechanical engineer to investigate failures in Driveline systems. This role involves leading cross-functional teams using structured problem-solving methodologies and analyzing warranty data. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of automotive engineering experience, particularly within powertrain and transmission systems. Proficiency in statistical analysis and CAN bus diagnostics is also crucial.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automotive engineering, specifically within powertrain or transmission systems.
• Deep understanding of gear sets, torque converters, and TCM logic.
• Familiarity with CAN bus communication and vehicle diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed teardowns of returned Driveline units to identify failure modes.
• Lead teams through 8D process to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze warranty data trends to identify emerging issues.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Rigor

Negotiation

Conflict Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Excel VBA

CANalyzer

Job description

A leading automotive manufacturing company located in Troy, Michigan is seeking a mechanical engineer to investigate failures in Driveline systems. This role involves leading cross-functional teams using structured problem-solving methodologies and analyzing warranty data. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of automotive engineering experience, particularly within powertrain and transmission systems. Proficiency in statistical analysis and CAN bus diagnostics is also crucial.