Position
Supplier Quality Engineer (Industrial Solutions)
Location
Hendersonville, NC
Pay & Benefits
All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the following for all full-time employees:
- Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
- Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of 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
- Competitive annual incentive program tied to business results
Job Purpose
We’re building a brand-new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to creating power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. This new hub will be at the heart of BorgWarner’s latest growth initiative, bringing together engineering, innovation, and technology in one dynamic space. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of sustainable power and driving breakthrough solutions from day one. To learn more about BorgWarner's Industrial Solutions business, please visit: BorgWarner Industrial Solutions.
The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring supplier quality, compliance, and performance throughout the product lifecycle. This role serves as the primary quality liaison between suppliers and manufacturing, driving supplier qualification, risk management, problem resolution, continuous improvement, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and business requirements to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion and ensure safe working practices are embedded in all processes.
- Serve as the Voice of Quality (VOQ) and primary Quality representative between supplier quality and the plant quality
- Leads and assists and ensures successful qualification and supplier approval from design to manufacturing readiness and manages supplier audits
- Conducts and manages supplier risks and communicates to all the relevant stakeholders in a timely manner
- Owns and manages supplier APQP, PPAP/FAI and assists with changes to the DFMEA/PFMEA/Control Plan relationship as it pertains to Quality Engineering.
- Lead investigations and resolve complex quality issues through cross-functional collaboration in a structured problems solving by initiating and tracking SCARS and supplier deviations
- Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics
- Supports initial sourcing in tandem with purchasing team, quality evaluations and ensuring purchase order requirements are reviewed and mandated in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements such as UL, conflict minerals, product safety etc.
- Conduct reviews of work results at key milestones and product launches.
- Act as a recognized expert in specific commodities and/or processes.
- Follow and promote established procedures and industry best practices.
- Work with and support manufacturing quality by driving improvements with supplier quality
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and lead business process enhancements.
- Support / implement assembly line improvements and Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA) and process controls aligned with safety and manufacturing standards.
- Collaborate across all levels of the organization to deliver accountable results.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
Education /Experience Qualifications:
- 5-10+ years’ experience in supplier quality
- BS in supplier quality or related engineering field
- Preferred certifications (CQE, Six Sigma Green Belt)
Knowledge:
- Quality management system
- Zero defects core tools (FMEA, MSA, Process Capability, SPC, Poka Yoke)
- Problem solving tools (8D, Why-Why, Is-Is Not, Cause & Effect, PDCA)
- Supplier lead or internal auditing
- Interpret technical drawings and GD&T requirements
- Manufacturing operations, casting, molding, machining, assembly understanding
- Supplier selection, approval, and qualification
- Risk assessment and decision making
- Quality metrics - COPQ, Scrap, Rework, FPY
Skills and Abilities:
- Lead and conduct supplier audit
- Computer Skills, MS-Project, Word, Excel, Minitab
Job Requirements:
- Proficiency in Supplier Qualification and Approval
- Proficiency in Manufacturing/Quality Tools APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan
- Ability to support receiving inspection supplier usage decision
- Effective Communication with all the stakeholder in a value stream
- Close Gaps with Functional Departments (Manufacturing/Engineering/Suppliers)
- Manage and Lead Change Management where applicable
- Able to Travel as applicable
What We Believe
- Inclusion: Respecting individuals
- Integrity: Honoring truth
- Excellence: Focusing on results
- Responsibility: Our commitment
- Collaboration: Building trust
Safety
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:
$92,800 - $127,600
Internal Use Only: Salary
