Senior Supplier Development Engineer (m/f/d)

Monitor, support, and/or manage the implementation of the global supplier development strategy to ensure a flawless launch of new products/programs.

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.

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Location

Viana do Castelo, Portugal

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Follow up on the APQP process as part of the launch of new products.
• Coordinate technical reviews and develop supplier capabilities to meet BorgWarner requirements.
• Develop supplier resources to meet BW requirements.
• Conduct quality training for suppliers.
• Coordinate performance improvement actions for suppliers to achieve established goals.
• Coordinate the resolution of technical problems at the supplier.
• Follow established procedures and work to identify best practices.
• Review work performed according to technical opinion, analyzing the overall situation against predefined goals.
• Participate in the definition of commodity strategy.
• Drive process improvements.
• Comply with environmental, energy efficiency, occupational health and safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Comply with organizational rules and internal regulations: Code of Ethics, practice, and schedule.
• Respect safety and cleanliness rules at the workplace.
• Respect and comply with Environmental Management Policy, Energy Efficiency, Occupational Health and Safety rules.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement of Environmental Management Policy, Energy Efficiency, Occupational Health and Safety.
• Efficiently use different energy sources, adopting practices that promote energy consumption reduction and responsible use of resources, according to the SGE Policy.
• Perform other tasks not included in the activity for which you were hired, when service needs or convenience justify it, for the necessary period of time.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, Master's degree (preferred).
• 3-5 years of experience in Quality and/or Process Engineering in the automotive industry or related fields.
• Knowledge in manufacturing problem-solving (8-D Methodology) and necessary manufacturing processes with emphasis on Six Sigma methods (DMAIC).
• Knowledge of QS-9001 / IATF 16949 requirements, including APQP and PPAP.
• Knowledge of SPC.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Minitab, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and/or concrete variables.
• Good English language skills (spoken and written).

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Conflict Management
• Decision Quality
• Results Orientation
• Interpersonal Communication
• Technical/Functional Competencies

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