Control Tower Engineer

Control Tower Engineer - Chassis SystemsLocation: Auburn HillsEmployment Type: Full-TimePosition OverviewA leading automotive organization is seeking a Control Tower Engineer to join the Control Tower & Field Quality team based at its headquarters and technical center in Auburn Hills, MI.This role is responsible for identifying, creating, and triaging warranty-related issues while working closely with engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teams to analyze parts and vehicles and drive resolution efforts for customers. Opportunities are available within the Vehicle Engineering (VEHE) Control Tower Chassis team, including systems related to wheels, tires, brakes, suspension, and steering.This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in advancing quality initiatives and helping shape the future of the automotive industry.Key ResponsibilitiesLead identification of warranty-related issues through part analysis and vehicle evaluationsPerform initial problem-solving activities, validate clean points, and identify responsible functional areasDevelop and recommend triage actions based on data analysis and physical findings for downstream resolution teamsSupport governance and tracking of warranty issues throughout the full lifecycleCollaborate cross-functionally with engineering, supplier quality, manufacturing, and service teamsAnalyze components and vehicle systems to support issue resolution and continuous improvement initiativesBasic QualificationsBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university5+ years of experience in Product EngineeringStrong written, verbal, communication, and presentation skillsBroad automotive systems knowledge and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environmentProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPointPreferred QualificationsMaster of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited universityShainin RedX Black Belt certificationGreen Belt and/or Kepner-Tregoe trainingDesign for Six Sigma experienceProject management experienceWorking knowledge of TeamCenter and PalantirUnderstanding of GD&T and detailed engineering drawings2+ years of experience in testing, validation, or test method development, including:Fixture designInstrumentationData acquisitionValidation processes

Created: 2026-05-09