Warranty Manager

US Farathane; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Paid holidays

Paid PTO

Job summary

US Farathane is seeking a Warranty Manager to lead continual improvement in warranty performance at the Auburn Hills site. You will conduct data analysis, develop processes, and interface with customers for warranty reviews and claim investigations.

This role includes supervising one direct report within the Quality team at our Corporate Tech Center. The position requires five to ten years of subject matter expertise with the automotive industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced analytical capabilities.
• Experience leading and supervising others.
• Proficient with computer tools and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead continual improvement in warranty performance through data analysis, reporting, and process refinement.
• Interface with customers to conduct warranty part reviews and support cost recovery.
• Track warranty data, generate reports, and prepare high-level presentations for stakeholders.
• Maintain warranty databases and coordinate with internal/external customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership experience

Computer proficiency

Job description

Summary

US Farathane is looking to add a Warranty Manager to our growing Quality team, this role will support our Corporate Tech Center in Auburn Hills.

The Warranty Manager is responsible for leading continual improvement in warranty performance. Beginning with data analysis, reporting, processes, and procedures, providing direct customer interface for conducting warranty part reviews, claim investigation, customer warranty systems corrections/updates, customer rating/scoring system corrections/updates, and warranty cost recovery. This position will be a working-level manager with one direct report.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Proficient in accessing customer portals, analyzing customer warranty data and root-causing warranty issues. As well as identifying potential corrective / preventive actions for USF and the customer. As necessary, disputing warranty claims with facts and data, and obtaining customer concurrence and cost recovery.
• Fully versed in tracking OEM customer warranty information, report generation, financial estimate development, and the creation of high-level presentations.
• Knowledge and use of, Continuous Improvement Process tool CQI-14.
• Provide monthly warranty debit, disputes, credit updates to Finance for all customers, based on customer warranty agreements, terms and conditions, specific issues, and statistical forecasts.
• Maintain and act as point of contact for all assigned customer warranty databases.
• Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Comply with the designated ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 responsibilities, Health & Safety (H&S) rules and practices.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of subject matter experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, advanced computer, and analytical skills.
• Five years’ minimum experience leading and supervising others.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear. Ability to lift 5-25 pounds.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include:

This position operates in a professional office environment with controlled temperatures. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Will have some exposure to loud noise, hot and cold temperatures in manufacturing plants.

Compensation & Benefits

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

About US Farathane

US Farathane has been a leading provider of plastics manufacturing solutions to the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly skilled management team, and dedicated associates, we continue to grow and deliver innovative solutions.

We offer a full range of capabilities—from black-box design and advanced composites to TPE, TPO, extrusion, and compression technologies—providing our customers with comprehensive, end-to-end support.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.