Warranty Project Engineer

Job Title: Warranty Project Engineer

Location: Papillion, NE

Salary Compensation: $42.00-$56.00 per hour | $87,000-$116,500 annually (Salary commensurate with experience.)

Work Location: On-Site Only (Not remote or hybrid)

Job Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Manufacturing

Company Size: 100- 700 million in annual revenue

Keys to Job: Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering + 3-7 years quality experience; ASQ CQE or equivalent; strong mechanical aptitude and GD&T knowledge; expertise in 8D, root cause analysis, FMEA, CAPA; warranty/field failure investigation skills; data analysis (Excel/Power BI); cross-functional leadership and project management abilities; customer-facing communication; willingness to travel up to 40%.

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned quality professional to manage proactive quality planning for new projects and reactive resolution of field performance issues. This role involves overseeing the entire warranty claim process, analyzing field failure trends, leading risk assessments, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance product reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage warranty claim lifecycle and conduct root cause investigations.
• Identify areas for product and process improvements based on field failure trends.
• Lead risk assessments for projects using historical data.
• Develop quality plans, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Facilitate problem-solving activities using structured methodologies.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for customers and field service teams.
• Collaborate with various departments to implement product enhancements.
• Support failure analysis and implementation of preventive measures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong mechanical knowledge and experience with failure analysis tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and data analysis tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 40%.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The role requires regular sitting, computer use, and communication, with occasional physical tasks such as walking and lifting up to 25 pounds. The work environment is typically quiet, but may require PPE for visits to production areas. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.