• Powertain Warranty Engineer

    Actalent (Livonia, MI)


    Job Title: Powertrain Project Lead

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dynamic Powertrain Project Lead to support high time in service (HTIS) quality projects using DFSS and 8D processes. This role is crucial to achieving aggressive timelines concerning warranty spending and failure rate reduction targets.

    Responsibilities

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

    + Evaluate subsystems with high warranty spend or failure rates, focusing on design-related issues, supplier quality, or manufacturing defects.

    + Analyze warranty data and trends, along with part returns, to identify root causes.

    + Identify and verify root causes, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

    + Design, execute, or coordinate analytical and physical testing from component bench level to full powertrain/vehicle testing.

    + Regularly interface with quality and core engineers to report project status and results to management.

    + Develop relationships with dealerships and fleets to resolve quality issues swiftly related to warranty and repairs.

    + Understand various types of repairs and establish work plans, follow up, and aggressively reduce timelines to fix issues.

    + Lead and 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

    + Warranty and failure mode analysis.

    + Experience in resolving customer concerns and problem-solving.

    + Automotive powertrain experience or knowledge.

    + Project management skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 2+ years of experience for intermediate level or 5+ years

    + Demonstrated automotive experience with a detail-oriented focus in powertrain engineering, warranty, and manufacturing.

    + Experience working with warranty issues and failure model analysis.

    + Worked in resolving customer concerns in a timely manner.

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

    + Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for presentations and project tracking activities.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field.

    Work Environment

    The role involves working closely with dealerships and fleets, interfacing regularly with quality and core engineers, and participating in team meetings. The work environment is fast-paced and requires proactive follow-through to meet milestones and deliverables.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $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 Jul 31, 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.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.