Customer Quality Engineer - Engines

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The Customer Quality Engineer – Engines is responsible for the investigation, resolution and prevention of customer-facing engine and powertrain quality concerns.

Acting as the technical link between customers, dealers, Aftersales, Powertrain Engineering, Manufacturing and Supplier Quality, the role will lead the containment and root cause investigation of engine-related field issues. This includes mechanical, lubrication, cooling, combustion, starting, performance, durability and engine-management concerns.

The successful candidate will use field data, warranty information, diagnostic evidence, vehicle testing and physical component analysis to identify emerging issues and drive robust corrective and preventive actions.

• Act as the Customer Quality technical specialist for engine and powertrain-related field concerns.

• Investigate engine issues reported by customers, dealers, regional teams and field service personnel.

• Lead the containment, root cause analysis and permanent resolution of engine-related customer concerns.

• Conduct or coordinate vehicle inspections, engine testing, component strip-downs and failure analysis.

• Analyse concerns relating to:

  • Engine mechanical systems

  • Lubrication and oil-pressure systems

  • Cooling systems and overheating

  • Starting and hot-start performance

  • Combustion, fuelling and ignition

  • Engine noise, vibration and harshness

  • Oil, coolant and fuel leaks

  • Engine performance and durability

  • Engine-management and associated control systems

• Review diagnostic data, test results, warranty claims, returned parts and customer descriptions to identify failure patterns

• Work with Powertrain Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality and Production to establish root cause and corrective action

• Lead structured problem-solving activity using 8D, fault-tree analysis, 5 Why and other appropriate quality tools

• Define immediate containment and interim repair strategies for dealers and customers

• Support the development and validation of permanent production and service fixes

• Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions through warranty, field and vehicle-quality data

• Support returned-part analysis and ensure that representative failed components are retained and investigated

• Provide technical guidance, diagnostic support and training to dealers and service teams

• Support new product launches by identifying engine-related customer risks and ensuring appropriate launch controls are in place

• Produce clear technical reports and communicate engine-related quality risks to senior management

• Support safety, compliance or escalation investigations where an engine-related concern may create a customer or regulatory risk

• Degree, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Automotive, Powertrain or Manufacturing…