Warranty Analysis Engineer - Exhaust systems

TALENT Software Services; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Warranty Analysis and Resolution Engineer with 5–10 years of automotive experience to lead failure investigations and root cause analysis across powertrain and exhaust systems. You will work with quality, manufacturing, service, and supplier teams to reduce warranty costs and improve reliability.

Responsibilities include 8D/FMEA-based analyses, teardown reviews, and reporting findings with actionable corrective actions, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years in automotive warranty analysis, product engineering, quality engineering, or failure analysis.
• Strong understanding of automotive mechanical systems and fundamental engineering concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, engineering specifications, and test reports.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

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 analysis.
• Analyze failed components related to exhaust systems and related subsystems.
• Support disposition activities including teardown analysis, repairability assessment, and containment actions.
• Collaborate with design engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to drive corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports and failure summaries for leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Utilize warranty databases and analytics tools to identify trends and reliability concerns.
• Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, and PFMEA.

Skills

Warranty analysis

Root cause analysis

8D methodology

FMEA

Reliability engineering

CAD drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Engineering data analysis platforms

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Warranty Analysis and Resolution Engineer with strong expertise in automotive systems and fundamental engineering principles. The role focuses on warranty failure analysis, root cause investigation, component disposition, and corrective action support across powertrain and vehicle subsystems. The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on engineering knowledge in areas such as powertrain and exhaust systems and related mechanical systems.

The engineer will work closely with quality, manufacturing, service, suppliers, and product engineering teams to improve product reliability, reduce warranty costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• 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:
• Exhaust 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.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications, tolerance stack-ups, and validation reports.
• Utilize warranty databases and analytics tools to identify trends, recurring failures, and reliability concerns.
• Prepare technical reports, failure summaries, and engineering recommendations for leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Support supplier discussions and technical reviews for quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs focused on warranty reduction and product reliability enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards and processes including APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, and PFMEA.

Mandatory Skills

• 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.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, materials, and reliability engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, engineering specifications, and test reports.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and engineering data analysis platforms.

Optional Skills

• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 automotive suppliers.
• Familiarity with vehicle diagnostics and field data analysis.
• Exposure to warranty systems and quality management tools.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or statistical analysis methods.
• Understanding of hybrid/electric powertrain systems is an added advantage.