Manufacturing Engineer II

BorgWarner•Arden, NC

13d•$70,400 - $96,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer II provides technical leadership and support for new product introduction and current manufacturing processes and practices in an automotive or commercial vehicle component production environment. The role supports manufacturing operations through process development, improvement, testing, safety, quality, and cost management. It works with Product Line Managers, vendors, customers, Product Development engineering, maintenance teams, and other Manufacturing Engineers to meet customer needs and BorgWarner manufacturing standards. The position supports automated and manual machine-tending, material-handling, and assembly systems, including thermal assembly, balancing, fluid transfer, servo pressing, and in-process and post-process verification systems. It contributes to equipment and tooling sourcing, supplier evaluation, production cost and workflow analysis, equipment maintenance coordination, and process improvements. The role also applies project-management and manufacturing tools to develop effective solutions, supports technical change processes, maintains confidentiality, and follows company values and safety requirements. The position is based at BorgWarner’s Arden, North Carolina campus, which designs and manufactures turbochargers, fans, and fan-drive components for the automotive industry. The work may involve standing, walking, handling or feeling objects, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to moderate heat, light dust, fumes, occasional adverse weather, and noise requiring hearing protection above 85 decibels.

Requirements

At least an associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Controls Engineering; alternatively, 6 or more years as a Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice or Manufacturing Engineering Technician is acceptable.
At least 3 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in semi-automated or automated assembly lines.
Understanding of the APQP process.
Understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
Experience with quality and lean processes and tools, including PPAP, statistical analysis, 8D, and 5S.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to follow instructions, safety rules, and regulations.
Strong desire to learn, grow, and solve production-system problems.
Attendance on the job is essential.
Affinity for mechanical and electromechanical engineering and problem solving.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering.
Automotive industry experience.
Cognex Vision system programming experience.
DC electric torque systems experience.
Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC programming.
Experience with Servo Press equipment.
Experience with robotic assembly equipment.
Knowledge of SAP.
DFMEA, 3P, Design for Value, or Design for Six Sigma skills.
CAD platform experience, such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, Creo, Pro-E, or Inventor.
Knowledge of turbochargers.

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing operations in process development, improvement, testing, safety, quality, and cost.
Coordinate with Product Line Managers, vendors, customers, and Product Development engineering to support customer satisfaction and adherence to BorgWarner manufacturing standards.
Support development of effective automated and manual systems for machine tending, material handling, and assembly operations.
Support manufacturing processes involving thermal assembly, balancing, fluid transfer systems, servo pressing, and in-process and post-process gauging or verification systems.
Support sourcing of new equipment and custom tools.
Obtain cost estimates and proposals for planned growth and evaluate suppliers for quality, capability, and reliability.
Review and calculate labor, material, and other production costs, and review schedules and future production requirements to assist management decision-making.
Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency while complying with health, safety, and environmental policies.
Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services with maintenance team members.
Provide technical guidance on manufacturability, cost, testing, and process improvements.
Use project-management tools such as flow charting, mapping, PFMEA, and timelines to develop solutions in collaboration with other Manufacturing Engineers.
Stay current on industry developments in equipment, tooling, gauging, testing, and integration systems and apply relevant knowledge to advise the organization.
Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.
Facilitate technical-level change processes.
Act in accordance with the company’s core values and beliefs.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Follow BorgWarner environmental health and safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and required use of personal protective equipment; correct or promptly report unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences.