Warranty Test & Root Cause 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

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.