Validation Laboratory Supervisor at BorgWarner

Błonie, Woj. Mazowieckie, Poland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

Dynamic, results-driven individual with leadership experience in managing teams of engineers and technicians
Expertise in validation testing for automotive power electronics, electronics, and drive module assembly products
Knowledge of product development V-shape cycle from concept to production launch
Familiarity with quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 17025), Polarion, 8D methodologies, and Lean principles
Skills in test data analysis, technical guidance, and problem-solving
Experience in lab infrastructure development, equipment procurement, commissioning, maintenance, and calibration
Proficiency in project management, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation

Responsibilities

Lead, guide, and train a team of validation engineers and technicians in evaluation, implementation, and execution of validation tests
Monitor team performance on project critical key characteristics, adjust staffing and methods to achieve goals, and handle resource planning
Ensure team’s process compliance, guide development process implementation, monitoring, and improvements
Support hiring, interview candidates, set goals, conduct performance reviews, manage team skill sets, training, and development plans
Actively assist or provide direction to the team, support open communication, budgeting, and financial tasks
Manage validation projects including planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting; coordinate and track activities to align with milestones and deadlines
Participate in procurement and commissioning of new test benches, equipment, and instrumentation; support lab infrastructure development (layout, utilities)
Drive validation process throughout product development cycle, manage critical path timing issues
Analyze test data, compare against technical requirements in Polarion, provide technical guidance to design team
Ensure proper documentation of test procedures, results, and 8D reports in compliance with standards
Maintain and calibrate test benches and measurement systems for availability and accuracy
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for lab processes, efficiency, data management; promote Lean principles and lessons learned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Validation TestingPower ElectronicsAutomotive ElectronicsDrive Module AssemblyTeam LeadershipResource PlanningProcess Compliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time employment position.

What is the work location for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What leadership skills are required for the Validation Laboratory Supervisor role?

The role requires skills in leading and guiding a team of engineers and technicians, monitoring performance, resource planning, ensuring process compliance, supporting hiring, setting goals, performance reviews, and managing team training and development.

What is BorgWarner's company culture like?

BorgWarner nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration, with health and safety as a top priority.

What makes a strong candidate for this Validation Laboratory Supervisor position?

A strong candidate is a dynamic, results-driven individual with leadership experience in managing validation teams, technical oversight in automotive power electronics testing, and skills in project planning, execution, and lab infrastructure development.