Product Support Engineer (R&D) - Mechanical

BorgWarner; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicover care

Multisport card

Insurance (PZU)

Training programs

Job summary

BorgWarner in Poland seeks a Product Support Engineer (R&D) - Mechanical to support global plants by resolving complex mechanical and thermomechanical issues. You will be the primary interface between manufacturing and Product Engineering and perform first-level analyses.

Collaborate with design engineering, simulation, materials, reliability, and manufacturing teams to identify root causes and implement robust corrective actions that improve long-term product and process reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3–8 years in mechanical engineering, manufacturing support, or related fields.
• Solid understanding of GD&T, tolerances, materials behavior, and manufacturing/assembly processes.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-level engineering analysis of production issues.
• Act as primary engineering interface between plants and Product Engineering.
• Analyze mechanical integrity, assembly variation, and thermal/mechanical interfaces.
• Recommend containment actions and escalation paths for issues.
• Design and coordinate DoE to isolate mechanical contributors to failures.
• Evaluate tolerance stacks, mechanical interfaces, and fixture interactions.
• Support investigations into TIMs, sealing systems, and wear mechanisms.
• Collaborate with design, materials, simulations, reliability, and manufacturing teams.
• Assess supplier changes on mechanical performance and reliability.
• Document findings and communicate recommendations to global teams.
• Drive lessons learned into design rules and engineering standards.
• Support continuous improvement for product robustness and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical design principles

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

DoE

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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 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.

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!

Job Purpose

BorgWarner is seeking a Product Support Engineer (R&D)- Mechanical to support global manufacturing plants in the resolution of complex mechanical and thermomechanical production issues.

This role serves as the primary technical interface between manufacturing operations and Product Engineering for mechanical-related production concerns. The engineer will perform first-level engineering analysis, coordinate investigations, support containment actions, and drive robust corrective actions to improve long-term product and process reliability.

The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing, design engineering, simulation, materials, and reliability teams to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform first-level engineering analysis of production issues following initial manufacturing and CPE investigations.
• Serve as the primary engineering interface between manufacturing plants and Product Engineering teams.
• Analyze issues involving:
  • Mechanical integrity
  • Assembly variation
  • Structural robustness
  • Thermal and mechanical interfaces
• Recommend containment actions and appropriate escalation paths for process, design, supplier, or mixed-origin issues.
• Define, coordinate, and support Design of Experiments (DoE) to isolate mechanical contributors to failures.
• Evaluate:
  • Tolerance stack-ups
  • Mechanical interfaces
  • Assembly process sensitivities
  • Clamping forces
  • Fixture interactions
• Support investigation of issues involving:
  • Thermal Interface Materials (TIM)
  • Sealing systems
  • Mechanical deformation
  • Warpage
  • Fatigue mechanisms
  • Environmental durability
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers, materials specialists, simulation experts, reliability teams, and manufacturing engineers.
• Evaluate impacts of supplier changes on mechanical performance, interface robustness, and long-term reliability.
• Support root cause analyses using structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven investigation techniques.
• Document technical findings and communicate recommendations to global engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Drive incorporation of lessons learned into design rules, assembly guidelines, DFMEAs, and engineering standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product robustness and manufacturing efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–8 years of experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing support, product development, or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Mechanical design principles
  • GD&T and tolerance analysis
  • Materials behavior
  • Manufacturing and assembly processes
• Experience with root cause analysis, failure analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Experience defining or supporting Design of Experiments (DoE).
• Ability to translate engineering findings into practical design and manufacturing improvements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional global teams.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple technical investigations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in automotive electronics or power electronics products.
• Experience in Mechanical design, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, reliability, materials, or failure analysis
• Familiarity with thermal management concepts and thermal interface materials.
• Experience supporting manufacturing plants or product launch activities.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and durability testing.
• Familiarity with automotive quality processes and APQP/PPAP methodologies.

What we offer

• Private Medicover medical care for the employee and their family.
• Co-financing for the sport card Multisport.
• Possibility to join the PZU insurance.
• Salary adequate to skills and experience.
• Co-financing for holidays.
• Hard and soft trainings.

What we believe

• Inclusion - We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
• Integrity - We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
• Excellence - We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
• Responsibility - We care about our local communities and the global environment.
• Collaboration - We are one BorgWarner.

Recruitment process

• CV Review - Your application and CV will be reviewed to assess your qualifications and experience in relation to the role requirements.
• Phone Interview (approximately 30 minutes) - This initial conversation is designed to discuss your background, expectations, and answer any preliminary questions.
• Technical Interviews (1 to 1.5 hours, two or three rounds) - Conducted in English with the manager and an additional team member, this stage focuses on evaluating your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills. The interview can be held via Teams or at our office.
• Final Interview (45 minutes) - A meeting with a representative from the HR department to ensure alignment with our company culture and discuss the next steps. This interview might also be held via Teams or at our office.

Skills: Change Management, Define Future State, Engineering Standards and Compliance, Perform Gap Analysis, Project Schedule Management

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.