Manufacturing Quality Engineer at BorgWarner

Dixon, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical field from a four-year college or university
5 - 10 years Engineering experience
Actively participated in a major product launch
Demonstrated a thorough depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in manufacturing / quality engineering principles
Travel with minimal notification may arise
DOE [Echip]
Product knowledge
Understanding of manufacturing processes
Understanding of quality systems
Time and Motion analysis
Economics and cost analysis
Value analysis
Tool and fixture design
Automation design and application
Ergonomics
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Communication (verbal and written) skills for both internal and external customers
Presentation skills
Organization skills
Project management skills (Gantt and PERT charts)
SMED theory and application
Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Problem solving skills (5W, 8Ds, A3, Fish Bone, etc.)
Visual factory concepts
Health and Safety systems and procedures
Knowledge of the automotive industry and customers

Responsibilities

Identify and implement improvements with manufacturing teams that reduce product cost, improve quality and maximize customer satisfaction
Ensure the maximum safety, quality, capability and utilization of manufacturing/processing equipment and processes
Continuously research and implement “Best Practice” manufacturing and processing methods
Lead new product introductions and current product modifications to the manufacturing floor
Review and quote processing and production equipment and tools
Ensure that effective documentation and control systems are developed, utilized, and maintained
Lead the manufacturing team to define, justify, and coordinate the purchase and implementation of new equipment and processes; perform capacity analysis, track tooling and AR expenditures
Assist and/or lead specific elements in the APQP/NPDP process, including selections of special characteristics for product and build processes
Lead in the design and build of manufacturing/assembly/processing equipment and processes
Resolve and prevent issues through robust problem-solving methodologies (8D’s, 5 Why’s, A3s, etc.)
Coordinate or perform as needed, process diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and operating procedures
Coordinate and perform special studies, DOE’s and capacity/capability analysis
Review and disposition on non-conforming materials. Represent BorgWarner on related issues
Prepare and make presentations to customers, employees, and all levels of the management team
Manage customer portals for assigned activities i.e. corrective actions, capacity reports, warranty management, SCR’s, etc
Lead fast response meeting for Customer complaints and corrective action follow up to on-time completion
Coordinate and manage outside contract projects
Coordinate and manage specialized processes such as heat treating, welding, soldering, etc
Lead and utilize a teamwork approach to achieve departmental objectives (safety, scrap, FTT, others)
Provide technical leadership, training, and support to manufacturing teams as well as to peers
Use of required PPE; following safety rules and procedures and training others; compliance with plant code of conduct
Attendance and participation at safety and health training sessions
Lead and promote the 5S Standards
Lead and promote by example BW Beliefs
Define and get customer approval on FG packing
Perform other activities as needed
Provide world class manufacturing and quality engineering technical support to the manufacturing areas and product launch activities that meet or exceed customer expectations