Warranty Analysis Engineers Automotive Engines

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

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Subject: Hiring – Warranty Analysis Engineer – Engines | Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

Hi,

Greetings from Saraca!

We are hiring experienced Warranty Analysis Engineers – Engines for an onsite opportunity in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We are looking for engineering professionals with strong automotive mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience in warranty failure analysis, root cause investigation, component teardown, and corrective action implementation.

Job Details

Role Name: Warranty Analysis Engineer – Engines

Work Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

Start Date: Immediate availability

Background Check: Mandatory

Job Overview

The Warranty Analysis Engineer will investigate returned automotive engine components, identify failure mechanisms, determine root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions to improve product reliability and reduce warranty costs. This role involves close collaboration with product engineering, quality, manufacturing, supplier quality, and service teams.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive engineering, particularly engine systems, mechanical component diagnostics, teardown analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed warranty part analysis, component inspections, and failure investigations on returned engine components.
• Conduct root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, FMEA, and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Perform component teardown, failure diagnosis, repairability assessments, and disposition recommendations, including repair, rework, scrap, and containment.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and service teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications, tolerance stack-ups, and validation/test reports.
• Analyze warranty databases and field failure data to identify recurring issues, failure trends, and product reliability concerns.
• Prepare technical reports, failure summaries, root cause findings, and engineering recommendations.
• Support supplier technical reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs focused on warranty reduction, product quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality processes, including APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, and PFMEA.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5–10 years of experience in automotive warranty analysis, product engineering, quality engineering, or mechanical failure analysis.
• Strong understanding of internal combustion engine systems, components, and fundamental mechanical engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience with component teardown, inspection, diagnostics, and failure investigation.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, materials, component reliability, and quality improvement methods.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, technical specifications, and test reports.
• Experience with structured root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
• Familiarity with vehicle diagnostics, field failure data, and warranty management systems.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of hybrid and electric powertrain systems.

Interested candidates should have relevant automotive engine experience, strong failure analysis skills, and the ability to work onsite in Auburn Hills, MI.