BorgWarner Inc

Plant Product Engineer Sr. II

BorgWarner Inc$100K — $141K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four-year degree in engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
  • 8+ years in automotive product engineering and manufacturing
  • Strong analytical skills with problem-solving experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of GD&T and DFMEA processes
  • Experience in DFM/DFA methodologies
  • Manufacturing and assembly process knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA) initiatives
  • Lead engineering problem-solving for specific plant issues
  • Organize design cost reduction discussions across departments
  • Develop proposals for mechanical hardware changes and oversee estimates
  • Create technical documentation and engineering specifications for assembly
  • Manage prototype build processes and coordinate builds and tests
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions for mechanical issues

Benefits

  • Health, wellness, and retirement plans
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Occasional travel opportunities (up to 5%)
Full Job Description
This position coordinates and performs design and development engineering, leads warranty resolution, and implements cost-reduction initiatives. Key activities include drawing revisions, tolerance stack-up analysis, and fastener and joint analysis. Responsibilities include: applying structured problem-solving methods to manufacturing and product-performance issues, communicating design and assembly concerns across functional teams, and leading product and process improvements.


Key Accountabilities Work Estimate:
30% - Leads coordination and alignments for design for manufacturability and design for assembly (DFM/DFA) to ensure new and changing designs are robust for best practice product assembly.
30% - Leads engineering problem solving activities related to plant specific issues.
30% - Leads and organizes design cost reductions discussions and follow ups with all key stakeholder departments for the transfer case product.
10% - Lead brainstorming activities for future design changes, including initial engineering feasibility reviews.

Responsibilities:
Develop proposals for mechanical hardware and lead the estimation process for production changes.
Conduct meetings for design, build, open issues, problem-solving, and other subjects, as necessary.
Lead design directions with issuing requests for drawings, product specification, FEA analysis, and component designs.
Develop technical documentation and engineering specifications for the product assembly and sub-assemblies along with creating sub-system requirements definitions.
Lead the prototype build process by working with purchasing to obtain parts, creating control plans, coordinating builds and tests, reviewing and approving incoming components, and signing off hardware for usage in internal and external testing.
Lead team in the creation and maintenance of mechanical hardware assembly/system level DFMEAs.
Lead team in problem solving for root cause investigation and solution creation.
Escalating and reporting status of key mechanical issues to management.
Lead the engineering change management process.
Lead Design for Manufacturing and Assembly activities and develop design solutions to manufacturing issues, warranty issues, and cost reductions.
Process and track designs in BorgWarner and customer engineering change management systems.
Manage multiple design proposals and changes simultaneously.
Lead system and component level stack up studies.
Communicate effectively across functional groups.
Exchange information with the relevant departments to optimize the product and the production process DfA (Design for Assembly); DfM (Design for Manufacturing); DtC (Design to Cost)
Analyze drawing deviations for functional risk and/or acceptance.
Lead suppliers to improve quality, address non-conformance to drawings, and develop design cost reductions.
Lead manufacturing and quality teams with problem solving product, design, and assembly issues.
Conduct root cause analysis and implementation of effective solutions.
Knowledge/ Skills
Self-motivation & self-starting work habits required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
Strong analytical ability and problem-solving experience required.
Professional verbal and written communication skills required.
Knowledge of GD&T is required.
Experience and/or training in the development and maintenance of DFMEAs is required.
Experience and/or training in DFM/DFA is required.
Manufacturing and assembly process knowledge required.
Experience with driveline systems and manufacturing process preferred.
Experience with stamping, cleanliness, and fastening specifications preferred.
General metallurgy knowledge preferred.
General metallurgy knowledge is preferred, including steel, aluminum and magnesium.
Experience and/or training in APQP is preferred.

Additional Information:
Travel is occasionally required, up to 5% of the time.

Safety and Physical Requirements:
All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding, and complying with the safety policies and procedures.
This position is an in person role. The position requires employee to be present and available to perform assigned duties, attend required meetings and provide timely support to business operations.
Wear PPE when appropriate in designated campus areas.
Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. on occasion.
Key Competencies

1. Decision Quality
2. Drives Results
3. Interpersonal Savvy
4. Manages Complexity
5. Manages Conflict
6. Functional/Technical Skills
Education & Experience Four-year bachelors degree in engineering required. Mechanical Engineering preferred.
8+ years experience in automotive product engineering and manufacturing is required.

Salary Range:

$100,800 - $141,750

Internal Use Only: Salary

About BorgWarner Inc

BorgWarner is a global product leader in powertrain solutions. They focus on developing leading powertrain technologies that improve fuel economy, emissions and performance. Their facilities are located across the globe in order to provide local support of their diverse customer base.

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Size
49,300 employees
Market Cap
$9.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$500 million
Founded
1928
5 Year Trend
+10.3%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
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