Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

BorgWarner • Hendersonville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

BorgWarner is expanding into the data center market with a new facility dedicated to power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer ensures supplier quality, compliance, and performance throughout the product lifecycle. The role is the primary quality liaison between suppliers and manufacturing, driving supplier qualification, risk management, problem resolution, continuous improvement, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and business requirements to deliver safe, reliable, high-quality products.

The position works with suppliers, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, and other stakeholders on supplier approvals, audits, quality planning, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and process improvements. It also supports sourcing, product launches, manufacturing quality, and assembly-line improvements while promoting safe working practices and established procedures.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience in supplier quality.
• Bachelor’s degree in supplier quality or a related engineering field.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Knowledge of zero-defect core tools, including FMEA, MSA, process capability, SPC, and Poka Yoke.
• Knowledge of problem-solving tools, including 8D, Why-Why, Is-Is Not, Cause & Effect, and PDCA.
• Experience with supplier leadership or internal auditing.
• Knowledge of inspection and metrology.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, including casting, molding, machining, and assembly.
• Knowledge of supplier selection, approval, and qualification.
• Risk assessment and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of quality metrics such as COPQ, scrap, rework, and FPY.
• Ability to lead and conduct supplier audits and lead supplier APQP and FAI.
• Data analysis skills.
• Computer skills, including MS Project, Word, Excel, and Minitab.
• Experience with SAP ERP.
• Proficiency in supplier qualification and approval.
• Proficiency with manufacturing and quality tools, including APQP, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Ability to support receiving inspection supplier usage decisions.
• Effective communication with stakeholders across a value stream.
• Ability to close gaps with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers.
• Ability to manage and lead change management where applicable.
• Ability to travel as applicable.
• Adhere to BorgWarner’s Environmental Health and Safety Program, including safety rules, procedures, practices, training, safe equipment use, and required PPE; correct or promptly report unsafe conditions and incidents.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications: Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green Belt.

Responsibilities

• Champion safe working practices and ensure they are embedded in processes.
• Serve as the Voice of Quality and primary quality representative between supplier quality and the plant.
• Lead and support supplier qualification and approval from design through manufacturing readiness, including managing supplier audits.
• Conduct and manage supplier risk assessments and communicate risks to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Own and manage supplier APQP, PPAP/FAI, and quality-related aspects of changes to DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Lead investigations and resolve complex quality issues through cross-functional problem solving; initiate and track SCARs and supplier deviations.
• Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics.
• Support initial sourcing with the purchasing team, conduct quality evaluations, and ensure purchase-order requirements comply with customer and regulatory requirements, including UL, conflict minerals, and product safety requirements.
• Review work results at key milestones and product launches.
• Act as a recognized expert in specific commodities and/or processes.
• Follow and promote established procedures and industry best practices.
• Work with manufacturing quality to drive supplier quality improvements.
• Promote continuous improvement and lead business process enhancements.
• Support or implement assembly-line improvements, Permanent Corrective Actions, and process controls aligned with safety and manufacturing standards.
• Collaborate across organizational levels to deliver accountable results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Above-market starting pay.
• Day 1 medical coverage, with potential for no monthly premium.
• Onsite health clinic for employees and dependents age 14 and over, with potential for no cost.
• Dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement program after 18 months.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching.
• Company-paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1.
• Competitive annual incentive program tied to business results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior