Warranty Analysis Engineer - HVAC

Saicon Consultants, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
  • 5-10 years of experience in automotive warranty analysis, product engineering, quality engineering, or failure analysis.
  • Strong understanding of automotive mechanical systems and fundamental engineering concepts.
  • Experience with teardown analysis and component diagnostics.
  • Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, materials, and reliability engineering.
  • Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, engineering specifications, and test reports.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and engineering data analysis platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed warranty part analysis and failure investigations for returned field components.
  • Conduct root cause analysis using engineering methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, and fault tree analysis.
  • Analyze failed components related to HVAC systems.
  • Support disposition activities including teardown analysis, repairability assessment, and scrap/rework recommendations.
  • Collaborate with design engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to drive corrective and preventive actions.
  • Utilize warranty databases and analytics tools to identify trends, recurring failures, and reliability concerns.
  • Prepare technical reports, failure summaries, and engineering recommendations for leadership and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Participation in continuous improvement programs focused on warranty reduction and product reliability enhancement.
  • Engagement in supplier discussions and technical reviews for quality improvement initiatives.
  • Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration skills.
  • Involvement in ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards and processes.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform detailed warranty part analysis and failure investigations for returned field components.
  • Conduct root cause analysis using engineering methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, FMEA, and fault tree analysis.
  • Analyze failed components related to HVAC systems.
  • Support disposition activities including teardown analysis, repairability assessment, scrap/rework recommendations, and containment actions.
  • Collaborate with design engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to drive corrective and preventive actions.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, material specifications, tolerance stack-ups, and validation reports.
  • Utilize warranty databases and analytics tools to identify trends, recurring failures, and reliability concerns.
  • Prepare technical reports, failure summaries, and engineering recommendations for leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Support supplier discussions and technical reviews for quality improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in continuous improvement programs focused on warranty reduction and product reliability enhancement.
  • Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards and processes including APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, and PFMEA.

Mandatory Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
  • 5-10 years of experience in automotive warranty analysis, product engineering, quality engineering, or failure analysis.
  • Strong understanding of automotive mechanical systems and fundamental engineering concepts.
  • Experience with teardown analysis and component diagnostics.
  • Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, materials, and reliability engineering.
  • Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings, engineering specifications, and test reports.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and engineering data analysis platforms.

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

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