Manufacturing Quality Engineer

BorgWarner•Dixon, IL

19d•$80,800 - $111,100

About The Position

Direct and oversee day-to-day activities that provide quality and manufacturing engineering technical support to manufacturing areas, meeting or exceeding customer expectations. The role leads improvements to product cost, quality, customer satisfaction, manufacturing processes, and equipment. It also supports product launches and modifications, equipment and process design, problem solving, production capacity and capability, customer corrective actions, and teamwork-based departmental objectives. The position provides technical leadership, training, and support to manufacturing teams and peers; coordinates specialized processes and outside projects; and represents BorgWarner on relevant non-conforming material issues. It requires use of required PPE, compliance with safety procedures and plant conduct standards, participation in safety and health training, and leadership in promoting 5S standards and BW Beliefs. Travel with minimal notification may arise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from a four-year college or university.
10–12 years of engineering experience.
Active participation in a major product launch.
Thorough depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in manufacturing and quality engineering principles.
Knowledge or experience in DOE [Echip], product knowledge, manufacturing processes, and quality systems.
Knowledge or experience in time and motion analysis, economics and cost analysis, and value analysis.
Knowledge or experience in tool and fixture design, automation design and application, and ergonomics.
Knowledge or experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Verbal and written communication skills for internal and external customers, and presentation skills.
Organization and project management skills, including Gantt and PERT charts.
Knowledge of SMED theory and application, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and problem-solving methods such as 5W, 8D, A3, and Fish Bone.
Knowledge of visual factory concepts and health and safety systems and procedures.
Knowledge of the automotive industry and its customers.
Ability to travel with minimal notification.

Responsibilities

Identify and implement improvements with manufacturing teams to reduce product cost, improve quality, and maximize customer satisfaction.
Ensure the safety, quality, capability, and utilization of manufacturing and processing equipment and processes.
Research and implement best-practice manufacturing and processing methods.
Lead new product introductions and current product modifications on the manufacturing floor.
Review and quote processing and production equipment and tools.
Develop, use, and maintain effective documentation and control systems.
Lead manufacturing teams in defining, justifying, and coordinating the purchase and implementation of new equipment and processes; perform capacity analysis and track tooling and AR expenditures.
Assist with or lead elements of the APQP/NPDP process, including selection of special characteristics for products and build processes.
Lead the design and build of manufacturing, assembly, and processing equipment and processes.
Resolve and prevent issues using problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and A3.
Coordinate or perform process diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and operating procedures as needed.
Coordinate or perform special studies, DOE, and capacity and capability analysis.
Review and disposition non-conforming materials and represent BorgWarner on related issues.
Prepare and deliver presentations to customers, employees, and all levels of management.
Manage customer portals for assigned activities, including corrective actions, capacity reports, warranty management, and SCRs.
Lead fast-response meetings for customer complaints and follow corrective actions through on-time completion.
Coordinate and manage outside contract projects.
Coordinate and manage specialized processes such as heat treating, welding, and soldering.
Lead a teamwork approach to achieve departmental objectives, including safety, scrap, and FTT goals.
Provide technical leadership, training, and support to manufacturing teams and peers.
Use required PPE; follow safety rules and procedures, train others, comply with the plant code of conduct, and attend safety and health training sessions.
Lead and promote 5S standards and promote BW Beliefs by example.
Define finished-goods packing and obtain customer approval.
Perform other activities as needed.