Warranty Specialist

Warranty SpecialistAt Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.POSITION SUMMARY:The Warranty Specialist the main point of contact and/or first level of escalation for customers on behalf of the divisions, participates as a member of a cross-functional warranty team, representing the disciplines of quality assurance and engineering; bringing the voice of customer in this activity. Provide direction to satisfy customer warranty management requirements for new, modified or existing programs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Learn and accomplish "expert" level competency in the customer warranty systems as directed by the supervisorMonitor repairs in the field using the customer system and provide early warning to the stakeholders on issues in fieldCreate and distribute financial reports on warranty on monthly or more frequent basis if neededAccess customer blogs, enthusiast websites, dealer resources, social media and other resources to keep a pulse on part performance in the fieldGather warranty related data from both external and internal sources including OEM warranty programs, dealer returns and plant PPMs.Analyze returned parts from dealer participation programs for problem solving – root cause analysis.Analyze warranty data and establish priorities / rankings.Assist in preparing and presenting internal / external presentations.Acts as warranty champion, facilitates warranty management team meetings, and coordinates applicable project resolution.Works with the Divisions to identify Root Cause and develop action / implementation plan to correct.Tracks progress on warranty management team project implementation and reports on status, at regular intervals, internally and to OEM.Analyses data to ensure and prove that clean points are effective.Utilizes Magna internal warranty management systems such as Corporate Dashboard (Power Bi) and GWMS (Clustering & Alerts)Helps cross functional teams maintain best practices and lessons learned related to campaigns and warranty issuesEngages with SME network to recommend warranty lessons learned read across back into design, process FMEA standardsProcess requests for warranty data benchmarking for new business quoting.Engages with purchasing groups to ensure a clear understanding of warranty agreements that exist with Tier II & III suppliers (Directed/Non-Directed)Understands and provides input to cross functional team about warranty related commercial terms and conditions of the customerActively drives warranty reduction strategies to advanced program management team (cost and claim reductions) Assists divisions in setting responsibility for warranty claims ($$) with customer, negotiations requiring technical expertise in warranty systems, processes and practices; minimizing exposure to Magna.The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/Skills/Special KnowledgeBachelor's Degree equivalent engineering / commercial experience with automotive or highly engineered productsNeeds to demonstrate high level of comfort with using online systems and tools like ERP, customer warranty systems, customer portals that are web based or server-client basedNeeds to demonstrate high degree of analytical capabilities using excel formulas and pivot tables.Ability to write macros is highly preferred but not mandatory. Training will be providedKnowledge of quality assurance tools and methodologies. Formal training in CQI-14 is desiredKnowledge of OEM Warranty systems.Advanced PC skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, etc.Good written and oral presentation skills face to face as well as over Microsoft TEAMs and telephoneExperience in dealing with customers on techno-commercial topicsDemonstrate "customer service" skills and leadership skills necessary to deal with divisionsStrong motivation to achieve year over year improvement in cost and claim reduction.Experience - Minimum 5+ years of diversified experience in OEM warranty systems (preferred), QA Systems, and/or engineering (additional experience is required if applicant does not have a Bachelor's degree). Experience in manufacturing atmosphere preferred. Ability to show increasing responsibility over time.Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, may require local, domestic, or international travel to ME divisions. OEM increased part retention/return activities; must be able to travel locally (not restricted to a specific local location) on a daily basis to OEM Warranty Centers.KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS:Business Acumen: Able to focus on delivering services in a way that enhances / maximizes profitability; ensure that team delivers service in a way that brings out the organization's value and competitive advantage; educate team on important developments within the organization; discuss relevant industry developments with team.Entrepreneurial Drive for Results: The ability to find creative solutions and generate results in a dynamic market environment. Need to have a strong sense of urgency and the ability to infuse that in others.Influencing & Communication Skills: Keen listening, open-mindedness, and strong interpersonal skills so that necessary alliances with internal & external groups can be forged and developed quickly. Comfortablecommunicating both formally and informally with senior executives and communicate openly and equitably with peers & subordinates throughout Magna Exteriors & customer organizations.Technical / Functional Understanding: Able to serve as a source of technical / functional issues & perspective to others; demonstrate a breadth of technical/functional knowledge outside of core specialty; provide others with opportunities for technical growth; develop the technical competence of others as a way to achieve results; hold people accountable for technical excellence.Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.AI-Assisted Screening DisclosureAs part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.Worker Type:Regular / PermanentGroup:Magna Exteriors Magna Services