Warranty Manager – Electronics
Saba Talent
Compensation: $140,000-155,000/year with bonus.
TN and H1B Transfer is available.
Relocation assistance is available.
This is a direct-hire position, with a full benefit package.
Location: Fenton, MI
This company, a global leader in automotive safety and ADAS technology, is looking
for a Warranty Manager to lead a team to work closely with OEM customers and
suppliers on failure analysis, root case of warranty issues, and the development of
containment/corrective actions.
Company Information
This is a globally recognized innovator who works with automotive manufacturers
on products critical to their future development, no matter what direction the
overall industry takes. They offer a mix of stability and opportunity, with multiple
potential development paths (including for managers).
Position Description
You will ensure the warranty team monitors, tracks, analyzes and reports on
warranty claim data in customer warranty systems and directly with customers on a
regimented basis. Also, you’ll serve a problem-solving function by initiating action
to overcome obstacles as they are encountered and prevent potential warranty
problems.
Other responsibilities include:
Champion continuous improvement efforts.
Research, recommend, implement and administer new and/or existing
warranty processes.
Establish current and long range objectives, plans, and policies in support of
division objectives, and direct resources to achieve objectives.
Monitor team’s progress of incoming warranty returned parts ensuring that
customer response timing requirements are being met.
Assist in swift implementation of containment actions, engaging necessary
Engineering or Manufacturing personnel
Work with a team to generate problem solving reports (8D, 5Y, Fishbone, Is/Is
not, etc.) that may be shared with internal or external customers.
Other specific responsibilities can be provided upon follow up.
Qualifications
Bachelors in Engineering (BSEE preferred) with 6+ years of experience in
warranty for automotive technology products (primarily development, with
crossover into manufacturing).
Experience as a leader/manager, or a track record that allows you to step into
the role. Must be able to develop and lead a cohesive team.
A background in board-level electronics hardware is a strong plus.
Ability to work with internal and external contacts at all levels within the
organization. Able to represent the company in a professional manner with
customers and suppliers.
Strong Problem-solving skills like 8D’s 5whys, fishbone etc.
Knowledge of processes, such as PFMEA, Manufacturing Controls Plans, and
OEM warranty systems.
Excellent communication skills.