Warranty Engineer

DRiV; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV in Monroe, MI is seeking a Mechanical/Automotive/Materials engineer to join the Aftermarket Engineering, Shocks and Struts team. The role focuses on inspecting warranty returns, setting up test equipment, performing damper teardowns, and communicating results to product engineering and manufacturing.

Requires a Bachelor’s in mechanical-related field and 2+ years in testing or automotive work. Candidates must follow IATF16949 and ISO9001 procedures and work onsite in Monroe, MI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Materials Engineering is required.
• 2+ years of testing or automotive experience.
• Strong communication and safety awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and document incoming warranty returns.
• Set up test equipment and perform evaluations per specs.
• Perform damper teardowns and root cause failure analysis.
• Collect and summarize test data for engineering and manufacturing.
• Maintain warranty area, equipment, and facilities.
• Adhere to EH&S policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Written and verbal communication

Team oriented

Safety and quality adherence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Materials Eng.

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
• 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
• 2+ years of experience in testing or automotive activities