Manufacturing Engineer II

Location: Arden, NC

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

Job Purpose
The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbochargers, fans, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

This position will provide technical leadership and support for new product introduction and current manufacturing processes and practices in an automotive or commercial vehicle component production environment

Key Responsibilities
• This position is responsible for the support of manufacturing operations with respect to process development, improvement, testing, safety, quality, and cost.
• Coordinates with Product Line Managers, vendors, customers, and Product Development engineering to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to BorgWarner World Class manufacturing standards.
• Supports develop of effective automated and manual systems for machine tending, material handling, and assembly operations.
• Supports manufacturing operations including thermal assembly, balancing, fluid transfer systems, servo pressing operations, as well as verification systems including in-process and post-process gauging methods/systems.
• Supports sourcing of new equipment and custom tools.
• Procures cost estimates and proposals to support planned growth, vetting suppliers for quality, capability, and reliability.
• Reviews and calculates labor, material, and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision making.
• Analyzes and plans workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency while adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Coordinates equipment maintenance and repair services with Maintenance team members.
• Provides input to team via technical guidance for manufacturability, cost, testing, and process improvements.
• Utilizes project management tools such as flow charting, mapping, PFMEA, and timelines to achieve optimal solutions while collaborating with other Manufacturing Engineers assigned to the operations.
• Advances themselves technologically and applies such knowledge to best advise the organization, staying current on industry trends for equipment, tooling, gaging, testing and integration systems.
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
• Facilitates the change process at the technical level.
• Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in line with those values.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications
• The ideal candidate would have at least an associate's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Controls Engineering. A BS in mechanical or electromechanical engineering is a plus. 6+ years as a Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice or Manufacturing Engineering Technician is also acceptable.
• An affinity for mechanical and electromechanical engineering & problem solving.
• At least 3 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in semi-automated / automated assembly lines.
• Experience in the automotive industry preferred.
• Cognex Vision system programming experience is a plus.
• DC electric torque systems experience is a plus.
• Understanding of the APQP process is required.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles is required.
• Experience with quality and lean processes & tools (PPAP, statistical analysis, 8D, 5S).
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC programming is preferred.
• Experience with Servo Press equipment is a plus.
• Experience with robotic assembly equipment is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP system is a plus.
• DFMEA, 3P, Design for Value, Design for Six Sigma type skills is a plus.
• CAD platform experience (Solid Works, AutoCAD, Creo, Pro-E, Inventor...) is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint) is required.
• Knowledge of turbochargers is a plus. Attendance on the job is essential.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.
• A strong desire to learn, grow, and solve problems for the improvement of our production system and those who work in it.

Physical & Environmental Requirements
• Standing, walking, talking, hearing, and using hands/fingers to handle or feel may be required.
• May need to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, and occasional adverse weather conditions.
• Adequate hearing protection required for noise levels above 85 decibels.

Core Values

• Inclusion: Respecting individuals

• Integrity: Honoring truth

• Excellence: Focusing on results

• Responsibility: Commitment to duties

• Collaboration: Building trust

Safety & Equal Opportunity

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

Salary Range:
$70,400 - $96,800

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