Department Engineers Position form Employment contract 2026-04-27 Location Michigan Southern USA Candidates he/she/they Apply now Traduzir pl de cz pt en Your tasks: Monitor and analyze field warranty data for seating systems, including frames, tracks, recliners, foam, trim covers, airbags (seat-mounted), heaters/ventilation, and electrical componentsIdentify high-frequency, high-cost, and emerging quality issues related to the seating commodityDevelop and maintain warranty reports and dashboards to support management reviews and escalation meetingsLead root cause analysis using OEM-standard methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, FMEA alignment)Support OEM vehicle teardowns, field inspections, and failure analysis to determine true root causesCoordinate with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to define and implement corrective actionsValidate the effectiveness of countermeasures through data analysis, testing, or field observationsSupport warranty cost recovery activities with suppliers when applicableSupport field investigations, part returns, and tear-down analysis related to seat warranty claims Your qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field3-7 years of experience in automotive warranty, quality, design, or manufacturing engineeringDemonstrated experience with automotive seating or interior componentsStrong data analysis skills and experience working with warranty databases and large data setsProficiency in problem-solving methodologies (8D, FMEA, statistical analysis)Excellent written and verbal communications skillsOccasional domestic and international travel (approximate 10-20%), including supplier site and manufacturing plants, as requiredPreferred:Experience working directly with OEM warranty systemsExperience with supplier management and cost recovery negotiationsSix Sigma Green Belt or similar quality certification We offer: Stable employment and interesting, challenging work, contact with new technologiesIndividual opportunities for professional developmentPaid time offPaid holidays401(k)High-quality medical plan options Health, dental and vision plans Relocation package Benefits at BSG Training Performance bonus Individual raise Benefits