At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead root-cause investigations of product failures and drive improvements in design and quality.
- Company: Join Anker Innovations, a global leader in smart charging and consumer electronics.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate globally with R&D and Quality teams, and contribute to AI-enabled diagnostic tools.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by solving complex engineering challenges in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 5+ years in failure analysis.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Anker Innovations is a global leader in smart charging and consumer electronics, home to the brands Anker, eufy, Soundcore, and Nebula. Founded in 2011, we serve 100+ countries, 140M+ users, and hold 1400+ patents — with 50% of our 4000+ employees in R&D.
We're looking for a Senior Failure Analysis Engineer – Mechanical to lead root-cause investigation of returned products (RMA), focused on mechanical, structural, and materials failures across our global portfolio. You'll turn complex failure diagnosis into concrete improvements in design, manufacturing, and component quality — and help build our AI-enabled failure analysis knowledge base.
What You'll Do
- Own RMA failure analysis from initial diagnosis through root-cause identification and closure
- Perform product teardown and component-level diagnostics; investigate mechanical design, manufacturing, assembly, materials, sealing, and environmental/usage failures
- Use dimensional & tolerance analysis, stress/fatigue analysis, leak/sealing testing, fracture analysis, metallography, non-destructive testing (NDT), and SEM/EDS
- Apply structured root-cause methods (8D, 5 Whys, FTA, Fishbone, DOE) to distinguish design vs. manufacturing vs. material vs. use-related causes
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality globally to drive corrective and preventive actions
- Produce standardized English failure analysis reports; build failure case libraries, root-cause databases, and diagnostic standards
- Support development of AI-enabled diagnostic tools by translating failure expertise into structured rules and knowledge
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or related (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years in mechanical/structural/materials failure analysis, reliability, or product quality
- Hands-on experience with SEM/EDS, metallography, mechanical testing, NDT, dimensional inspection, and leak/sealing testing
- Strong knowledge of failure mechanisms (fracture, fatigue, wear, degradation, assembly defects, tolerance issues) and manufacturing processes
- Experience writing 8D reports and managing CAPA to closure
- Strong English technical writing; ability to collaborate with global teams
- Mandarin Chinese proficiency is required — this role involves close collaboration with our R&D and Quality teams in China
Senior Failure Analysis Engineer in Birmingham employer: Anker Innovations
Anker Innovations is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Birmingham where innovation thrives. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for hands-on experience in cutting-edge technology and collaboration with global teams. Our commitment to a supportive culture and the chance to contribute to meaningful advancements in consumer electronics make us an attractive choice for professionals seeking a rewarding career.
