Quality Manager (Industrial Solutions)

BorgWarner Inc.•Arden, NC

68d

About The Position

BorgWarner is currently looking for a creative, nimble problem solver with a holistic view that has excellent people skills to join a highly collaborative team and build the Quality group for a new industrial product greenfield facility. The Quality Manager is responsible for iterating on and maintaining the Company's Quality Management System (QMS) as it relates to the industrial product market and implementing measures to achieve a flawless launch of a cutting-edge product on an accelerated timeline in order to be the first to market as well as obtain product leadership.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent
Minimum 10 years working in manufacturing large industrial products(assemblies) including 5 years of Quality Assurance experience
Proven leadership skills
Minimum two years as a Manager of People
Excellent organization skills allowing the coordination of multi-faceted QA activities.
Regulatory & compliance standards as applicable to the QMS
Strong business acumen
Extensive knowledge of quality management systems and quality improvement tools and techniques
Working knowledge of UL standards, practices and guidelines sufficient to advise and guide managers and supervisors as they implement and maintain accreditation.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills needed to interface with all levels of the organization
Strong customer management skills and ability to understand and translate and define complex business requirements
Experienced in problem solving, and functional & technical specification design
Attention to detail and ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools
Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as part of a diverse team
Ability to plan and prioritize multiple projects, work under tight deadlines, and manage changing priorities
Ability to publicly represent the company and department with internal and external clients
Ability to use own judgment and initiative in problem resolution
USA based - approx. 20% travel
Proficient in English

Nice To Haves

Business analytical skills confirmed by working experience preferred, in SAP ERP, Power BI or equivalent
Solid Problem-Solving skills a must, experience in 8D, Shainin Red-X or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure all products consistently meet defined specifications, actively promoting a Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) mindset.
Develop and sustain / foster a Problem-solving culture.
Solid Problem-Solving skills a must, experience in 8D, Shainin Red-X or similar preferred.
Lead Quality event Root Cause/Corrective Action investigation and timely resolution.
Develop, mentor, and empower a growing team responsible for internal quality assurance, process improvement, and supplier and customer quality management.
Develop, utilize, and maintain critical quality documentation, including Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Quality Plans, and Standard Work Instructions (SWIs). Lead internal training sessions on these processes.
Evaluate quality requirements and develop or revise quality system documentation as needed.
Compile, organize, and present technical data and quality reports to senior management and customers to drive process improvements.
Conduct regular internal audits and Quality Management Reviews.
Serve as the primary point of contact for third-party auditors.
Create, maintain, and regularly publish Quality Metrics, initiating appropriate corrective actions as required.
Develop and implement structured continuous improvement initiatives utilizing methodologies such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, or Value Stream Mapping to identify inefficiencies and drive sustainable improvements across manufacturing and administrative processes.
Lead cross-functional teams to proactively identify, evaluate, and implement best practices for process standardization and waste reduction, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and customer expectations.
Willingness to travel as circumstances require, up to 20%.
Communicate to the upper management and stakeholders on deliverables
Drive initiatives based on the Voice of the Customer
Partner with the Manufacturing team to drive robust Quality objectives
Identify opportunities for business operational efficiency and drive to specific metrics for business cost saving and value realization
Own the Quality Dashboard and reviews including communication of KPI's to leadership
Monitor and improve KPI and customer satisfaction and feedback
Ensure that systems, processes, and methodologies specified are followed and ensure effective monitoring, control, and support of Quality requirements
Responsible for Quality and Measurement Lab
Partner with Supplier Quality to drive resolution of supplier Quality issues.