Warranty Inspector - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, , United States

Job Overview · As a Warranty Inspector (WI) at ETE, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our torque converters by conducting detailed inspections and teardown analyses. You'll collaborate with experienced transmission builders and inspectors ac ...

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Job Overview

As a Warranty Inspector (WI) at ETE, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our torque converters by conducting detailed inspections and teardown analyses. You'll collaborate with experienced transmission builders and inspectors across a wide range of transmission families. This role requires a proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous learning—both in technical knowledge and in mastering the systems used for inspection and reporting.

About ETE REMAN

ETE REMAN is the largest independent aftermarket automatic transmission remanufacturer in the United States. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we've been rebuilding transmissions since 1985 — and we're still growing strong. With more than 800 team members, ETE REMAN is a place where people can build their career, learn new skills, and be part of a team that wins together.

Why Choose ETE REMAN?

The demand for our transmissions remains strong no matter the economy. Our work reduces waste, keeps vehicles on the road, and helps customers save money.

ETE REMAN is for people who take pride in their work and want to create something real. We're a team that values quality, honesty, and getting better every single day. You'll find opportunity here — if you're ready to learn, grow, and go all-in.

The pace is fast. The expectations are high. And the roadmap? You'll help draw it. We're growing quickly, built to last through any market, and still grounded in our family-owned roots. That means you get the best of both worlds — a tight-knit, no-nonsense culture with room to advance and make your mark.

Company Expectations

At ETE REMAN, we expect every team member to:

• Bring a positive attitude and support your teammates
• Focus on quality and keep customer satisfaction at the center of everything you do
• Follow established policies and processes, while staying flexible as things evolve
• Show up on time, stay engaged, and work with passion, urgency, and focus
• Aim to not only meet but exceed goals
• Make continuous improvement a daily goal

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Strategic Data Leadership:

• Conduct the teardown and analysis of torque converters from production and warranty claims.

• Apply strong analytical skills to identify root causes, patterns, and potential improvements.

• Utilize strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate findings and insights.

• Demonstrate effective time management and decision-making skills.

• Self-starting and motivated; demonstrate teamwork and the ability to support others.

• Maintain a commitment to continued education and skill development.

• Working knowledge of basic computer systems, including email systems.

Reporting & Visualization:

• Effectively document and communicate teardown findings through Trello, Salesforce, and other reporting tools.

Governance & Data Quality:

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards, established procedures, and legal regulations.

• Perform quality-related and administrative support tasks as requested.

• Uphold and model ETE's core values in all work activities.

Operational Insights & Efficiency:

• Perform teardown and inspection of approximately 20–30 torque converters per day.

• Perform manual lathe activities as requested.

• Demonstrate understanding of torque converter theory and operation.

• Apply transmission and/or torque converter inspection experience.

• Identify torque converters visually by family (e.g., 6L80, 48RE, 4R100, etc.).

• Utilize basic metrology tools including dial calipers, height gauges, and bore gauges.

Qualifications:

• Ability to properly take and read various gages and dimensions, able to follow oral and written instructions
• Computer proficiency
• Previous warehouse and mechanical background, past machine shop and automotive parts experience preferred
• Must be 18 years old, high school diploma preferred, detail oriented, ability to bend, twist, pull & push
• Willingness and understanding you will get dirty at times, and may have to work with chemicals
• Skill of working with your hands, multiple types of tools, fixtures, gages and other instruments
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand & work on your feet for 8+ hours a day and under pressure at times
• Have a Can-Do Attitude, with good time management, communication and decision-making skills
• Self-starting and motivation; believe in teamwork and uphold the ability to always help others
• Adhere to all safety rules, give it your all every day, must have regular, reliable, and predictable attendance