Transmission Warranty Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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's client is looking for a Transmission Warranty Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI, to join the quality and engineering organization. The role focuses on warranty analysis and product improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and customer satisfaction.

The candidate should bring strong analytical skills, CAD reading ability, and collaboration across design, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 5-10 years in automotive warranty analysis, product/quality engineering, or failure analysis.
• Strong understanding of automotive mechanical systems.
• Experience with teardown analysis and component diagnostics.
• Ability to read CAD drawings, engineering specs, and test reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed warranty part analysis and failure investigations for returned field components.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, and fault tree methods.
• Analyze failed components related to transmission, gearbox, axles, and driveline systems.
• Support disposition activities including teardown analysis, repairability assessment, scrap/rework recommendations, and containment actions.
• Collaborate with design engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to drive corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Warranty analysis

Failure analysis

CAD interpretation

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Our client is seeking a Transmission Warranty Engineer to join their team. As a Transmission Warranty Engineer, you will be part of the quality and engineering department supporting warranty analysis and product improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and collaborative spirit, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Transmission Warranty Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI (On Site)

What's the Job?

• Perform detailed warranty part analysis and failure investigations for returned field components.

• Conduct root cause analysis using engineering methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, and fault tree analysis.

• Analyze failed components related to transmission and gearbox assemblies, axles, and driveline systems.

• Support disposition activities including teardown analysis, repairability assessment, scrap/rework recommendations, and containment actions.

• Collaborate with design engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to drive corrective and preventive actions.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or 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.

• Experience with teardown analysis and component diagnostics.

• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, engineering specifications, and test reports.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on challenging automotive warranty projects with a leading organization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product reliability and customer satisfaction.

• Gain valuable experience in failure analysis and root cause investigation.

• Work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

• Be part of a team committed to professional growth and development.

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 and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

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