Sr Mfg Engineer at BorgWarner

Bellwood, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Manufacturing, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

Technical expertise, leadership, and direction in manufacturing engineering
Ability to coordinate resources for complex projects on new product launches and existing product line changes
Knowledge of state-of-the-art world-class manufacturing technology for continuous improvement
Experience in product management, including maintaining prototype labs, supporting design & production intent, cost reduction programs, manufacturability & process improvements
Project management skills: maintaining project timing status, program plans, meeting cost targets, supporting AQP process, developing project plans & capital A/R, issue identification & resolution, error-free launches, supplier progress monitoring, tooling releases, personnel training, process capability establishment, cost & timing estimation, supplier selection & procurement
Mentoring skills: updating engineers on process technology, team development through training, coaching, conducting appraisals, promoting career pathing
Technology management expertise: preparing shelved technology, introducing new products/technology, identifying new applications, bench marking processes, defining/analyzing tests/mock-ups, using statistical methods & D.O.E., documenting procedures/results
Problem prevention capabilities: reviewing projects for pokayoke/in-process checks, timely issue resolution, establishing problem boundaries, creating 8D teams, structured problem solving (TOPS or 5-P), permanent system changes, updating flow charts/control plans/operator instructions
Customer relations skills, including RFQ competencies

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise, leadership, and direction to manufacturing engineers in a team environment
Coordinate manufacturing engineering resources to support operations and Customer Product Teams on complex projects
Assure forefront position in state-of-the-art manufacturing technology for continuous improvement
Maintain prototype lab area, support design & production intent production, maintain cost reduction program through specification changes, manufacturability & process improvements to achieve BBOS goals, ensure proven/shelved technology in new designs
Provide timely project updates to management, maintain project timing status, keep management aware of program plans, ensure on-time completion and cost targets, support AQP process
Develop project plans & capital A/R consistent with value creation, quality, and delivery; identify/communicate/resolve issues; ensure error-free launches; monitor supplier progress and milestone reviews; manage tooling releases; assure training for production/operator/set-up/maintenance personnel; establish process capability & acceptance; provide long-term capability systems; establish implementation costs/timing; estimate operational costs/quality; document information; obtain quotes, select suppliers, place POs ensuring BWA standards, safety, and acceptance
Mentor engineers: update on state-of-the-art technology, provide training for current/future needs, coach on issues, conduct appraisals with peer/functional manager input, promote career pathing
Manage technology: prepare shelved technology for production, bring new products/technology to production, identify new applications for review, lead benchmarking, define/analyze tests/mock-ups with statistical methods/D.O.E., document procedures/results/conclusions, maintain/communicate strategies
Review engineer projects for pokayoke/in-process checks; ensure timely problem handling, proper boundaries, 8D teams with structured solving (TOPS/5-P); implement permanent changes; update flow charts, control plans, operator instructions
Handle customer relations, including RFQ processes

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Manufacturing EngineeringProject ManagementProcess ImprovementCost ReductionPrototype ManagementTooling ReleasesSupplier ManagementProcess CapabilityError-Free Launches

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Sr Mfg Engineer position?

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Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

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What are the key responsibilities or skills needed for this role?

The role requires providing technical expertise and leadership to manufacturing engineers, coordinating resources for new product launches and product changes, managing prototype lab, cost reduction programs, project timing, supplier progress, and mentoring team members on process technology.

What is the team environment like at BorgWarner for this position?

The role involves working in a team environment, providing leadership and direction to manufacturing engineers, mentoring team members, acting as a coach, conducting appraisals with peer input, and promoting career pathing for growth.

What makes a strong candidate for the Sr Mfg Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have expertise in manufacturing engineering, proven leadership in team environments, experience with project management for new product launches, technology implementation, supplier coordination, and a track record of mentoring and developing engineers.