Senior Automotive Failure Analysis Engineer

Senior Automotive Failure Analysis Engineer Auburn Hills, MI 48309 Our client, Automotive Manufacturing and Quality Engineering is seeking a Senior Automotive Failure Analysis Engineer to join their team. As a Senior Automotive Failure Analysis Engineer, you will be part of the Warranty Analysis and Resolution Engineering group supporting cross-functional quality and product reliability efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical problem-solving, a disciplined approach to root cause investigation, and the confidence to communicate technical findings clearly across engineering, manufacturing, service, and supplier partners. Job Title: Senior Automotive Failure Analysis Engineer Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite) Pay Range: $40/hr - $42/hr What's the Job? Perform detailed warranty part analysis and failure investigations for returned field components, ensuring thorough documentation and actionable outcomes. Conduct root cause analysis using engineering methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, and fault tree analysis to identify contributing factors. Support disposition activities including teardown analysis, repairability assessment, scrap/rework recommendations, and containment actions for failed components. Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, service, design engineering, and suppliers to drive corrective and preventive actions that improve product reliability and reduce warranty costs. Prepare technical reports, failure summaries, and engineering recommendations for leadership and cross-functional teams, while supporting supplier technical reviews and continuous improvement programs. What's Needed? Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. 10 years of experience in automotive warranty analysis, product engineering, quality engineering, or failure analysis. Strong understanding of automotive mechanical systems and fundamental engineering concepts, including experience with teardown analysis and component diagnostics. Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, engineering specifications, GD&T, material specifications, tolerance stack-ups, and validation reports. Excellent communication and technical documentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering data analysis platforms. What's in it for me? Opportunity to make a direct impact on warranty reduction, reliability improvements, and customer satisfaction through disciplined failure analysis. Work closely with quality, manufacturing, service, suppliers, and product engineering teams to drive corrective and preventive actions. Use proven root cause and reliability methodologies (8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, fault tree analysis) to turn field failures into engineering learning. Support compliance with automotive quality standards and processes including APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, and PFMEA. Contribute to continuous improvement programs focused on reducing recurring failures and improving component performance. Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for: Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Vision Plan Health Savings Account Health Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Business Travel Insurance Weekly Pay #J-18808-Ljbffr Experis (Austria)