Warranty Analysis Engineer - Automotive Engines (Onsite)

SARACA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saraca in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an experienced Warranty Analysis Engineer – Engines to investigate returned engine components, identify failure mechanisms, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce warranty costs. Immediate availability and onsite work are required.

The role requires hands-on teardown and diagnostics, knowledge of 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, GD&T, and close collaboration with design, quality, manufacturing, supplier quality, and service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• 5–10 years of automotive warranty analysis or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines.
• Hands-on teardown, diagnostics, and failure investigation experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings, GD&T, specs, and test reports.
• Experience with structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and engineering data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform warranty part analysis and failure investigations on returned engine components.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, FMEA/FTA.
• Perform component teardown, failure diagnosis, and disposition.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and service teams.
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, material specs, tolerances, and test reports.
• Analyze warranty databases and field failure data for trends.
• Prepare technical reports and failure summaries with recommendations.
• Support supplier technical reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs to reduce warranty costs.
• Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA processes.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Engine teardown analysis

Mechanical engineering

GD&T

FMEA/PFMEA

Problem solving

Technical documentation

CAD modeling

Data analysis tools

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CAD software (CATIA/NX)

Data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab)

Job description

Saraca in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an experienced Warranty Analysis Engineer – Engines to investigate returned engine components, identify failure mechanisms, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce warranty costs. Immediate availability and onsite work are required.

The role requires hands-on teardown and diagnostics, knowledge of 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, GD&T, and close collaboration with design, quality, manufacturing, supplier quality, and service