BorgWarner · 17 hours ago
Manager Manufacturing Quality Engineering
Dixon, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $173K/yr
7+ years expBorgWarner is a leading company in the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Quality Engineering. This role involves leading manufacturing quality engineering activities to ensure robust product and process quality across production and new program launches, while also providing strategic and hands-on leadership to drive quality initiatives.
TransportationManufacturingAutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesService Industry
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of all manufacturing quality engineering activities across assigned operations
Identify, develop, and deploy new or improved manufacturing methods to enhance safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and build schedules
Apply robust engineering fundamentals, quality tools, and standardized processes to achieve stable, capable, and compliant manufacturing outcomes
Ensure all manufacturing work instructions, control plans, process documentation, and procedures are accurate, current, complete, and rigorously followed
Lead PFMEA development and maintenance, ensuring strong feedback loops between product design, manufacturing, and test activities
Champion first-time quality, scrap reduction, and continuous product and process improvement initiatives
Lead end-to-end manufacturing quality support for new program launches from quotation through SOP and full production
Own APQP execution, ensuring successful completion of PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, Run @ Rate, and launch readiness reviews
Develop and execute realistic project plans aligned with cost, timing, capacity, and quality targets
Serve as the primary manufacturing quality interface between product development and manufacturing teams to ensure robust product and process readiness
Participate in review and quotation activities for new programs, including assessment of process feasibility, tooling, equipment, and quality risks
Maintain strong customer focus in defining quality expectations, prioritizing issues, and driving corrective actions
Lead and support customer claim resolution, containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action using disciplined problem-solving methodologies
Ensure effective escalation, communication, and documentation of emerging customer issues in alignment with global and plant-level escalation procedures
Prepare and deliver technical presentations and quality updates to customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams
Provide daily manufacturing quality engineering support to operations, proactively identifying risks and addressing issues impacting quality and delivery
Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain leaders to drive aligned execution
Evaluate and implement solutions involving new technologies, equipment, materials, or manufacturing concepts
Confer with management and production teams to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products
Own departmental master planning, including resource allocation, workflow prioritization, and KPI deployment
Drive performance to achieve manufacturing and quality KPIs; monitor trends and implement corrective actions
Build, coach, and develop a high-performing manufacturing quality engineering team
Set clear expectations, conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure individual development plans are executed
Actively participate in recruiting, onboarding, and talent development activities
Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across production teams and AQP Steering Committee activities
Assist in the development and execution of the Manufacturing and Quality Engineering strategic plans
Recommend, justify, and administer capital investments, including tooling, equipment, and process improvements
Review, quote, and support selection of production equipment, tooling, and gages; track tooling and authorization for expenditure (AR)
Ensure effective documentation, quality systems, and process control mechanisms are developed, implemented, and maintained
Lead by example in compliance with plant safety rules, PPE requirements, housekeeping standards, and code of conduct
Ensure team participation in safety and health training and reinforce a culture of safety and operational discipline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from a four-year college or university
7 -10 years Engineering experience
Managed/Facilitated two product launches/programs
Must be available to travel 5 days/month with minimal notification
DOE [Echip]
Product knowledge
Motivation and team building
Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes
Thorough understanding of quality systems
Time and Motion analysis
Economics and cost analysis
Value analysis
Budgeting
Strong product launch experience
Tool and fixture design experience
Automation design and application
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Communication (verbal & written) skills for both internal and external customers
Strong presentation, organization and project management skills (gantt & PERT charts)
SMED theory and application
Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Problem solving skills (Paynter chart, Fish Bone)
Visual factory concepts
Ergonomics
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Health and Safety systems and procedures
Knowledge of the automotive industry and customers
Benefits
Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 6 and over) at no cost
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months
Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program
Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1
Company
BorgWarner
BorgWarner is an automotive supplier of mobility solutions for the vehicle market.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationAdvanced Propulsion Centre UKUS Department of Energy
2024-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-04-19Grant· $1.86M
2023-03-24Grant
Leadership Team
Frédéric Lissalde
Retired, CEO of BorgWarner Inc.
Joseph Fadool
Chief Operating Officer
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