Warranty Analysis Subject Matter Expert

Company Description SARACA is a global engineering R&D services company supporting more than 25 Fortune 500 customers across MedTech, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, Semiconductor, Defense, and Farm industries. The company is ISO 13485 certified and has extensive experience with all classes of medical devices, covering embedded software, UI/UX, mechanical, systems, and product testing. SARACA has unique expertise in IEC 62304, EU MDR, clinical and performance evaluation reports, and scientific writing for MedTech. A technically strong team of 400+ engineers and management consultants delivers results on onsite and offsite projects worldwide. SARACA promotes an inclusive, innovation-driven work culture and focuses on helping customers accelerate business growth and industry leadership.

Job Title: Warranty Analysis SME – Engines

Location: Auburn Hills, MI (Onsite)

Experience: 10+ Years

Start Date: Immediate Availability

Background Check: Mandatory

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Warranty Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME) specializing in engine systems and components. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive warranty analysis, component failure investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

This role focuses on analyzing returned engine components, identifying failure modes, recommending appropriate component disposition, and collaborating with engineering, quality, manufacturing, supplier, and service teams to improve product reliability and reduce warranty costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed warranty analysis and failure investigations on returned engine components.
• Identify failure modes and determine root causes using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, FMEA, and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Conduct component teardown, diagnostics, and failure assessments for engine systems and related components.
• Recommend component disposition, including repair, rework, scrap, and containment actions.
• Partner with design engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications, tolerance stack-ups, and validation reports.
• Analyze warranty databases and field data to identify recurring failures, reliability trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, failure summaries, and engineering recommendations for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support supplier technical reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on warranty cost reduction, engine reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure adherence to automotive quality processes, including APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, and PFMEA.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in automotive warranty analysis, product engineering, quality engineering, or component failure analysis.
• Strong knowledge of engine systems, engine components, and automotive mechanical engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience with component teardown, diagnostics, and failure investigation.
• Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes, materials, and reliability engineering.
• Ability to interpret CAD drawings, GD&T, engineering specifications, and test reports.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Excellent technical documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
• Familiarity with vehicle diagnostics, field data analysis, warranty management systems, and quality tools.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis methods.
• Exposure to hybrid and electric vehicle powertrain systems.