Senior Reliability Engineer, Powertrain & Field Actions

dtna; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DTNA is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead investigations into product issues, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions. You will analyze field data, guide troubleshooting, coordinate field actions, and provide technical input during development to improve product reliability.

Exceptional candidates will bring cross-functional leadership, CI experience, and DL8 diagnostic tool knowledge, with strong experience in base engine hardware and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of experience or 8+ years in lieu of degree.
• Working knowledge of Detroit Powertrain product operation, including mechanical, electronic and software controls.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving to independently resolve complex issues.
• Ability to advise management and stakeholders on field projects.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues and can lead teams.
• Experience with base engine hardware and controls.
• Familiarity with campaign, recall and emission compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate root cause of product failures and guide repair procedures.
• Investigate emerging issues and prioritize work as needed.
• Use statistical tools to analyze data and determine scope/severity.
• Coordinate cross-functional investigations with teams to understand issues.
• Drive corrective actions through Field Quality Team and Engineering Release.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop solutions.
• Initiate field actions via Service Bulletins or recalls as appropriate.
• Communicate field actions to dealer technicians and other stakeholders.
• Prepare information for Product Problem Evaluation Committee approvals.
• Provide technical input during product development and safety reviews.
• Travel to troubleshoot with field staff, customers, and partners.
• Address base engine (FQT 1) and oil/coolant/fluid (FQT 3) issues.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Base engine hardware

Controls knowledge

Vehicle-level troubleshooting

Tools

DiagnosticLink (DL8)

Job description

DTNA is seeking a Reliability Engineer to lead investigations into product issues, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions. You will analyze field data, guide troubleshooting, coordinate field actions, and provide technical input during development to improve product reliability.

Exceptional candidates will bring cross-functional leadership, CI experience, and DL8 diagnostic tool knowledge, with strong experience in base engine hardware and controls.