Warranty Analysis Engineer - Transmission and Driveline

INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS INC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Donation matching

Health insurance

Help or transport service

Home office stipend

Job summary

INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS INC in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Warranty Analysis Engineer - Transmission and Driveline. Start date is immediate; this is a four-position role combining warranty failure analysis and root cause investigation to improve reliability and reduce costs.

You'll analyze powertrain subsystems, perform 8D/FMEA style analyses, collaborate with design, supplier quality, and service teams, and prepare technical reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–10 years automotive warranty analysis or related experience.
• Strong understanding of automotive mechanical systems and fundamentals.
• Experience with teardown analysis and component diagnostics.
• Ability to read CAD drawings, engineering specifications, and test 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, and fault tree analysis.
• Analyze transmission, gearbox, and driveline component failures.
• Support disposition activities including teardown analysis and repairability assessment.
• Collaborate with design, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams.
• Prepare technical reports and failure summaries for leadership.
• Support supplier discussions and quality reviews.
• Participate in continuous improvement to reduce warranty costs.
• Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Warranty Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

8D Methodology

CAD Drawings

Technical Documentation

Data Analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance


• Donation matching


• Health insurance


• Help or transport service


• Home office stipend

Role name: Warranty Analysis Engineer - Transmission and Driveline

Work Location: Auburn Hills, MI (On SIte)

Start date: Immediate availability.

Background check MANDATORY

Request ID: 8ETXX3

NOTE: Will be 4 positions

Bill rate: 57.00 /hr. all-inclusive

Role Overview:

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, transmission, driveline, exhaust systems, HVAC, 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.

Key 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:
  
  
  
  • 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.


• 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.