Warranty Engineer
Dearborn, MI - USA
Job Summary
We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll see your work on the road every day helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
In this position...
The ADAS Warranty Engineer is responsible for monitoring investigating and resolving warranty issues related to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems such as adaptive cruise control lane-keeping assist automatic emergency braking parking assist and sensor-based safety features. The position involves analyzing warranty and connected vehicle data identifying failure trends and collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering manufacturing suppliers etc.) to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who possesses a deep understanding of warranty fundamentals and can switch between priorities easily in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
What youll do...
Lead analysis on customer dealer and connected vehicle data for field failures
Define run and analyze data from multiple sources (GSAR/AWS QED GCP BigQuery CV-DOS) to form meaningful unified datasets
Align Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) data with warranty claims to prioritize activities
Create and present executive summaries to management
Lead/support warranty investigations using problem-solving methodologies
Support NTF (No Trouble Found) investigations to reduce waste and improve diagnostic accuracy
Review and analyze test results and data to validate fixes to approve and monitor the effectiveness of Interim/Permanent Corrective Actions (ICA/PCA)
Lead supplier engagement facilitating support for warranty analysis and driving accountability through 8D workplans and JIRA tracking
Collaborate with Feature Owners Design Engineering Quality and Plant PVT teams to drive systemic corrective actions
Manage warranty part return volumes and coordinate with internal and external teams to complete field investigations
Assist in the creation of service messages field service actions and workshop manual updates based on data findings
Provide Global Warranty Coverage (GWC) support including defining acceptance factors developing vehicle criteria and dispositioning disputes
Qualifications
Youll have...
Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or a related technical field
5 years of experience with OEM warranty data and metrics (e.g. Ford GSAR/AWS)
2 years of experience in a non-academic setting using at least two of the following: SQL Alteryx or MS Access
1 years of experience in a data analytics role (writing queries manipulating large datasets)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and innovative environment where problems are not always well-defined
Familiarity with printed circuit boards IC chips
Ability to make sound decisions based on available data
Strong work ethic
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated expertise in problem solving using advanced root cause analysis methodology tools documentation and techniques (8D 3x5 Why Fishbone Black Belt techniques etc.)
Even better you may have...
Experience with GCP BigQuery
Familiarity with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
This position is a salary grade 7 -8 and ranges from $86600-$166200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.
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