Warranty Analysis Lab Lead

Magna International, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Powertrain in Troy, Michigan seeks a Warranty Return Part Analysis Lead to drive end-to-end analysis for transfer case components, supervise 3–4 warranty technicians, and collaborate with warranty and design engineers.

You will develop clear part return analysis reports, ensure data traceability, support containment and corrective actions, and push Lean/Six Sigma improvements in lab methods and turnaround times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or Electrical).
• 5+ years of relevant experience in warranty analysis, failure analysis, quality engineering, or automotive driveline systems.
• Experience supervising or leading technicians or lab/shop personnel.
• Working knowledge of mechanical inspection methods and documentation best practices.
• Ability to write clear technical reports and present findings to engineers and customers.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word and basic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end warranty return part analysis for transfer case assemblies and components, including teardown, inspection, and documentation.
• Determine and document failure modes and potential root causes using structured problem‑solving methods (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
• Supervise, coach, and prioritize daily work for 3-4 warranty technicians; ensure quality, productivity, and adherence to standard work.
• Coordinate closely with warranty engineers, design engineers, manufacturing, supplier quality, and test teams to align on analysis approach, findings, and next steps.
• Develop and deliver clear part return analysis reports (including photos, measurements, observations, and conclusions) for engineering review and customer communication.
• Maintain traceability of parts and data: sample identification, chain of custody, test/measurement records, and report revision control.
• Support containment, corrective actions, and verification activities by providing evidence, hypotheses, and follow‑up analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement of lab methods, fixtures, measurement techniques, and turnaround time; apply Lean/Six Sigma tools where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, 5S standards, and proper handling/disposal of fluids, chemicals, and scrap.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and ensure team adherence to housekeeping and safety expectations.

Skills

Warranty analysis

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

8D/5-Why tools

Job description

Magna Powertrain in Troy, Michigan seeks a Warranty Return Part Analysis Lead to drive end-to-end analysis for transfer case components, supervise 3–4 warranty technicians, and collaborate with warranty and design engineers.

You will develop clear part return analysis reports, ensure data traceability, support containment and corrective actions, and push Lean/Six Sigma improvements in lab methods and turnaround times.