Supplier Development Engineer (Industrial Solutions)

Position

Supplier Development Engineer (Industrial Solutions)

Location

Arden, NC   

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!  

For a listing of Asheville/Arden openings:  BorgWarner Openings

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 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

Job purpose

Implement, support, and/or manage Supplier Development strategies and performance to ensure flawless launches as part of the Industrial Solutions supplier management team. Responsibilities will include leading APQP process as part of new product launches, coordinate technical reviews, and develop supplier capabilities to meet BW requirements. Responsibilities will also include conducting Supplier Quality training at the suppliers and drive performance improvements at the supplier to meet established objectives and strategic goals.  Work is more complex with difficult situations requiring investigation.  Review of work results is based on objectives at predetermined milestones.

Key responsibilities

• Lead APQP process as part of new product
• Recognized expert in a particular commodity and/or process
• Follows established procedures and best practices
• Drive business process improvements as it relates to supplier management
• Effectively manage complex and difficult situations requiring investigation by using collaboration with cross functional internal and external stakeholders
• Review of work results is based on objectives at predetermined milestones
• launches
• Coordinate technical reviews and assessments
• Provide input in commodity strategy
• Develop supplier capabilities to meet BW requirements
• Support supplier evaluations on existing and potential suppliers through audits, performance metrics and capability analysis to ensure alignment with BW expectations and risk management assessments
• Conduct Supplier Quality training at suppliers
• Drive performance improvements at suppliers by leading process optimization and reducing inefficiencies and costs while maintaining high quality and reliability
• Individual contributor
• Coordinate cross functional technical problem resolution at supplier

What we’re looking for

Required:

• 8 plus years of experience
• Recognized process expertise
• University Diploma in related discipline or equivalent experience
• Ability to provide some mentoring to mid-level SDE’s/SQE’s
• Experience with industrial or non-automotive industries
• Familiarity with relevant software tools and technologies, such as ERP systems and data visualization platforms
• Strong functional and technical skills
• Ability to travel 60% of the time
• English proficiency
• Ability to lead an area of expertise or process  

Key Competencies:

• Creativity
• Analytical / Problem Solving
• Strong knowledge o