Warranty Engineer

DRiV Incorporated; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV Incorporated in Maryland Heights, MO is seeking an Engineer I (Warranty Engineer) to support aftermarket engineering for shocks and struts. The role includes inspecting warranty returns, setting up tests, performing damper teardowns, and identifying root causes.

You will collect and share test data with product engineering, quality, and manufacturing, and ensure IATF16949/ISO9001 alignment. A BS in mechanical/automotive/materials engineering with 2+ years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mechanical/automotive/materials engineering field.
• 2+ years of testing or automotive experience.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and document incoming warranty returns
• Set up test equipment and perform evaluations per internal and external specification requirements
• Perform damper teardowns and root cause failure analysis
• Collect, summarize, and communicate test data to business units, product engineering, quality, and manufacturing operations
• Assist in the maintenance and adherence of the warranty groups IATF16949 and ISO9001 certification and related procedures
• Maintain warranty return area and materials equipment and facilities
• Support and adhere to Tenneco EH&S policies and procedures
• Interface with warranty technicians, calibration technicians, and application/development engineers to ensure test requests are performed properly and on schedule

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Multitasking

Self-starter

Documentation

Attention to detail

Written communication

Team oriented

Policy adherence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Materials Engineering

Job description

Position

Engineer I (Warranty Engineer)

Job Description

This position reports to Aftermarket Engineering, Shocks and Struts, in Monroe, MI. The responsibilities of the person in this position include, but are not limited to...

• Inspect and document incoming warranty returns
• Set-up test equipment and perform evaluations per internal and external specification requirements
• Perform damper teardowns and root cause failure analysis
• Collect, summarize, and communicate test data to business units, product engineering, quality, and manufacturing operations
• Assist in the maintenance and adherence of the warranty groups IATF16949 and ISO9001 certification and related procedures
• Maintain warranty return area and materials equipment and facilities
• Support and adhere to Tenneco EH&S policies and procedures

This position will be required to interface with warranty technicians, calibration technicians, and application / development engineers to ensure test requests are performed properly, according to all customer requirements, and in accordance with the overall program timeline.

Required Skills

• Mechanical aptitude for test equipment and measurement operations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
• Self-starter, self-directed and self-motivated
• Strong documentation skills
• Attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Team oriented
• Adhere to Tenneco policies and procedures to promote safety and work quality

Required Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Materials Engineering
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in testing or automotive activities

Job Location

Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States

Position Type

Full Time

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.