Senior Automotive Failure Analysis Engineer

Experis (Austria); Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Automotive Failure Analysis Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite) for Automotive Manufacturing and Quality Engineering. You will join the Warranty Analysis and Resolution Engineering group to support quality and reliability across engineering, manufacturing, service and supplier partners.

The role requires performing detailed warranty part analysis, root cause investigations using 8D/Fishbone/5 Why/FMEA, and actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related engineering field.
• 10 years of automotive warranty analysis or failure analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of automotive mechanical systems; teardown experience.
• Ability to read CAD drawings, GD&T, specs, tolerances, and validation reports.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed warranty part analysis and failure investigations.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, fault tree.
• Support disposition activities: teardown, repairability, scrap/rework, containment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership and suppliers.

Skills

Warranty analysis

Root cause analysis

8D methodology

Fishbone analysis

5 Why analysis

FMEA/PFMEA

GD&T

CAD reading

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering data analysis tools

Job description

Senior Automotive Failure Analysis Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI 48309

Our client, Automotive Manufacturing and Quality Engineering is seeking a Senior Automotive Failure Analysis Engineer to join their team. As a Senior Automotive Failure Analysis Engineer, you will be part of the Warranty Analysis and Resolution Engineering group supporting cross-functional quality and product reliability efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical problem-solving, a disciplined approach to root cause investigation, and the confidence to communicate technical findings clearly across engineering, manufacturing, service, and supplier partners.

Job Title: Senior Automotive Failure Analysis Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

Pay Range: $40/hr - $42/hr

What's the Job?

• Perform detailed warranty part analysis and failure investigations for returned field components, ensuring thorough documentation and actionable outcomes.
• Conduct root cause analysis using engineering methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, and fault tree analysis to identify contributing factors.
• Support disposition activities including teardown analysis, repairability assessment, scrap/rework recommendations, and containment actions for failed components.
• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, service, design engineering, and suppliers to drive corrective and preventive actions that improve product reliability and reduce warranty costs.
• Prepare technical reports, failure summaries, and engineering recommendations for leadership and cross-functional teams, while supporting supplier technical reviews and continuous improvement programs.

What's Needed?

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 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 experience with teardown analysis and component diagnostics.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, engineering specifications, GD&T, material specifications, tolerance stack-ups, and validation reports.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering data analysis platforms.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on warranty reduction, reliability improvements, and customer satisfaction through disciplined failure analysis.
• Work closely with quality, manufacturing, service, suppliers, and product engineering teams to drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Use proven root cause and reliability methodologies (8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, fault tree analysis) to turn field failures into engineering learning.
• Support compliance with automotive quality standards and processes including APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, and PFMEA.
• Contribute to continuous improvement programs focused on reducing recurring failures and improving component performance.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• 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
• Weekly Pay