Warranty Analysis Engineer Transmission and Driveline

INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS INC; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; 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. seeks a Warranty Analysis Engineer with strong automotive systems background to lead failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions across powertrain and driveline subsystems.

You will collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and design teams to reduce warranty costs and improve reliability. The role emphasizes teardown work, data analytics, and technical reporting; remote collaboration with cross-functional teams is common, and the position is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (or related field).
• 5–10 years of automotive warranty analysis or related engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of automotive mechanical systems and core 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 specs, 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.

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 failures related to transmission and driveline components and axles.
• 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 actions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, material specs, tolerance stack-ups, and validation reports.
• Utilize warranty databases and analytics tools to identify trends and reliability concerns.
• Prepare technical reports, failure summaries, and engineering recommendations for leadership.
• Support supplier discussions and technical reviews for quality improvement.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs focused on warranty reduction and product reliability.
• Ensure compliance with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA.

Skills

5–10 years of experience in automotive

Strong understanding of automotive mec

Experience with teardown analysis

Knowledge of automotive manufacturing

Read and interpret CAD drawings

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication and technical docs

MS Office and data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related engineering discipline

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: o Transmission and gearbox assemblies o 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.