What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer - Warranty and Reliability position at Our Next Energy?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Warranty Analytics & Reporting
Analyze warranty claims, returns (RMA), and field performance data to identify trends and emerging issues
Develop and maintain dashboards tracking key warranty metrics (claim rates, cost per unit, failure modes)
Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership on warranty performance and financial exposure
Support warranty forecasting and reserve modeling in partnership with Finance
Failure Analysis & Root Cause
Lead structured root cause investigations using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analysis
Conduct hands-on failure analysis including product teardown, testing, and data evaluation
Partner with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to validate failure modes
Ensure accurate documentation of findings and root cause conclusions
Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Drive implementation of corrective actions across design, manufacturing, and supplier processes
Track and validate effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions
Ensure timely containment of field issues to minimize customer impact
Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and process improvements
Reliability Engineering & Continuous Improvement
Translate field failure data into actionable inputs for DFMEA and PFMEA updates
Collaborate with product and manufacturing engineering to improve reliability and durability
Support validation and verification testing for design or process changes
Establish and refine reliability targets, test plans, and acceptance criteria
Warranty Cost & Recovery Management
Monitor and analyze warranty spend against forecast and budget
Identify cost reduction opportunities and support implementation
Partner with Supply Chain and Quality to drive supplier recovery and chargebacks where applicable
Quantify financial impact of quality and reliability improvements
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel, SQL, and/or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, FMEA)
Experience with reliability testing, failure analysis, and product validation
Familiarity with ERP and warranty management systems
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Cross-functional leadership and influence
Strong communication skills (technical and executive-level)
Attention to detail with ability to synthesize complex data
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
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$83,448 to $98,780
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