Engine engineer

Job Title: Engine Warranty Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Engine Warranty Engineer to support quality projects using DFSS and 8D processes. Your role will be crucial in meeting aggressive timelines related to warranty spend and failure rate reduction targets.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly work through DFSS phases: Define, Characterize, Optimize, Verify, including root cause identification and verification.

• Evaluate high warranty spend/failure rate subsystems focusing on design-related issues or supplier quality or manufacturing defects.

• Analyze warranty data/trends and part returns to identify root causes.

• Identify and verify root causes, implement corrective actions (ICA/PCA), and prevent recurrence.

• Design, execute, or coordinate analytical and physical testing from component bench level to full powertrain/vehicle testing to identify root causes, replicate quality issues, and validate solutions.

• Report project status and results to senior management; interface regularly with quality and core engineers.

• Develop relationships with dealerships and fleets to resolve quality issues quickly related to warranty and repairs.

• Understand different types of repairs, set up work plans, follow up, and aggressively work to reduce timelines to fix issues.

• Lead or attend team meetings.

• Document lessons learned for knowledge preservation.

• Proactively follow through on responsible activities along with required documentation to meet milestones and deliverables.

Essential Skills

• Experience with warranty and failure mode analysis.

• Proven ability to work on customer concerns and resolutions (problem solving).

• Automotive Powertrain experience/knowledge, especially in transmission and driveline.

• Strong project management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

5+ years with demonstrated automotive experience in Powertrain engineering, warranty, and manufacturing.

• Experience in quality improvement projects using DFSS, 8D, or other Six Sigma processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for presentations and project tracking.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field.

Work Environment

The role involves a dynamic work environment where engineers will have the opportunity to engage in both analytical and hands-on testing. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop relationships with external stakeholders such as dealerships and fleets. The position requires adaptability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Livonia, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $44.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Livonia,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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