Reliability Engineer II

Strattec Security Corp. • Milwaukee, WI

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Reliability Engineer II serves as a key liaison between the automotive OEM and the manufacturing facility, ensuring components and systems meet established quality, performance, safety, and durability requirements throughout the product lifecycle. This position supports reliability testing, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to identify potential failures, validate product performance, and drive corrective actions when issues arise. Working closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and customer teams, the Reliability Engineer helps evaluate component lifespan, investigate root causes of failures, and implement solutions that enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction. The role plays a critical part in supporting launch activities, production readiness, and ongoing product performance while ensuring compliance with OEM standards and customer expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in automotive engineering, product validation, reliability engineering, quality engineering, or a related manufacturing environment; Tier-1 supplier or OEM experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of reliability testing, product validation methodologies, and engineering principles related to component durability and performance.
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical tools, and engineering software used for reliability assessments, validation testing, and failure investigations.
• Strong technical communication, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with OEM customers, suppliers, and internal engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience participating in DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, Root Cause Analysis, and other automotive quality and product development processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards and requirements, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AIAG Core Tools, and OEM-specific customer requirements.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, Reliability Engineering certification, or similar professional credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design Validation & Reliability Testing: Develop, coordinate, and execute validation testing programs designed to evaluate component performance, durability, and reliability under simulated real-world operating conditions, ensuring products meet OEM requirements and expected lifecycle targets.
• Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA): Lead and participate in DFMEA activities to proactively identify potential failure modes, assess associated risks, and implement mitigation strategies that improve product robustness and reduce warranty exposure.
• Failure Investigation & Root Cause Analysis: Conduct comprehensive failure analysis on components that do not meet performance expectations during testing or field operation, utilizing structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Reliability Data Analysis: Analyze test results, field performance data, and reliability metrics to assess product durability, predict potential failure trends, and support data-driven decisions that enhance product quality and long-term performance.
• OEM Customer Communication: Serve as a primary technical interface between the manufacturing facility and OEM customers, providing updates on validation activities, reliability performance, durability testing results, and corrective action initiatives to ensure customer expectations are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level