Technical Project Manager – Battery Energy Systems
About The Position
BorgWarner is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead battery system development projects from concept through production launch and post-launch support. The role integrates engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, customers, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution and delivery of safe, reliable, high-performance battery systems. The position owns the integrated project plan and directs technical development across battery cells, modules and packs, battery management systems, thermal management, mechanical structures, high-voltage electrical systems, embedded software, and controls. The Technical Project Manager also leads validation, certification, product-release readiness, and prototype and production-launch readiness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
- At least 5 years of experience in engineering or technical product development, including at least 2 years leading cross-functional projects or major technical workstreams.
- Experience with battery systems, electrified vehicles, energy storage, or related technologies.
- Strong project planning, scheduling, organization, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and related project management tools.
- Ability to travel internationally as required.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of experience with lithium-ion battery systems, BMS, or battery pack development.
- Knowledge of battery validation, qualification testing, and applicable standards, including UL 1973, UL 9540/9540A, UN 38.3, IEC 62619, and ISO 26262.
- Experience in customer-facing engineering or technical project management.
- Familiarity with APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, and change management processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead battery system development projects from concept and design through validation, production launch, and post-launch support.
- Own the integrated project plan, including scope, schedule, milestones, resources, deliverables, and project governance.
- Integrate engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, customers, and suppliers to drive alignment and execution.
- Direct technical development across battery cells, modules and packs, battery management systems, thermal management, mechanical structures, high-voltage electrical systems, embedded software, and controls.
- Drive cross-functional decision-making, resolve technical and program issues, and ensure timely completion of critical deliverables.
- Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and changes; establish mitigation and recovery plans and escalate critical issues when needed.
- Serve as the primary project interface for customers and key suppliers, ensuring requirements, commitments, technical decisions, and deliverables are clearly communicated and achieved.
- Lead validation, certification, and product-release readiness, ensuring battery systems meet customer, regulatory, safety, quality, and performance requirements.
- Drive prototype and production-launch readiness with manufacturing and quality teams, including issue resolution, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
