Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

BorgWarner • Hendersonville, NC

4d • $92,800 - $127,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for supplier quality, compliance, and performance throughout the product lifecycle. The role serves as 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 supports BorgWarner’s new facility for power generation systems used in data centers and microgrid applications. It works closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing readiness, address quality issues, improve supplier and assembly processes, and maintain applicable safety and regulatory standards. Travel may be required as applicable.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of experience in supplier quality.
• Bachelor of Science degree in supplier quality or a related engineering field.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and ISO 9001.
• 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 or knowledge in supplier lead 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, including COPQ, scrap, rework, and FPY.
• Ability to lead and conduct supplier audits.
• Ability to lead Supplier APQP and FAI.
• Data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage supplier risks.
• Computer skills, including MS-Project, Word, Excel, and Minitab.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP.
• Proficiency in supplier qualification and approval.
• Proficiency in manufacturing and quality tools, including APQP, PFMEA, and Control Plan.
• Ability to support receiving-inspection supplier usage decisions.
• Effective communication with stakeholders across a value stream.
• Ability to close gaps with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier functions.
• Ability to manage and lead change management where applicable.
• Ability to travel as applicable.
• Adherence to BorgWarner’s Environmental Health and Safety Program, including safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe equipment use; use PPE as required, and correct or report unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Champion and ensure safe working practices are embedded in all processes.
• Serve as the Voice of Quality and primary Quality representative between supplier quality and plant quality.
• Lead and support supplier qualification and approval from design through manufacturing readiness, and manage supplier audits.
• Conduct and manage supplier risk assessments and communicate risks to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Own and manage supplier APQP and PPAP/FAI, and support changes to the DFMEA/PFMEA/Control Plan relationship as it pertains to Quality Engineering.
• Lead investigations and resolve complex quality issues through cross-functional collaboration and structured problem solving, including initiating and tracking 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 meet regulatory and customer 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.
• Support manufacturing quality by driving improvements in supplier quality.
• Drive a culture of 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 all levels of the organization to deliver accountable results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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