Supplier Development Engineer (M/F/D)

Borgwarner Inc.; Viana do Castelo; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems seeks a dynamic Supplier Development Engineer to join our new production plant in Viana, Portugal. The role focuses on coordinating APQP activities for New Product Launch components and driving supplier improvements using Value Engineering, Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies.

You will identify high-impact suppliers, monitor APQP progress, train suppliers to client requirements, and ensure PPAP submissions meet timing targets while supporting continuous

Qualifications

• Experience with APQP and PPAP processes.
• Knowledge of SPC and 8-D problem solving.
• Experience Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean methods.
• Automotive Tier 1 experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-impact suppliers and monitor APQP progress.
• Visit suppliers to ensure APQP progress and process integrity.
• Act as roadblock remover to meet APQP target dates.
• Lead supplier continuous improvement activities using VE/Kaizen/Lean.
• Ensure PPAP submissions are dispositioned and timely.
• Provide supplier quality training and conduct audits.

Skills

APQP knowledge

PPAP knowledge

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Lean Deployment

Value Engineering

Value Analysis

8-D problem solving

S.C. knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferable Eletronics/Electrical)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Lotus Notes

PowerPoint

Job description

There are few challenges as important today as creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. This requires a commitment to constantly improve the transportation of people and things. We, at BorgWarner, made that commitment decades ago and have since been creating technologies to improve efficiency, emissions and performance in all types of vehicles.

Constantly pursuing what’s next

Our proven track record has made us industry leader in clean, energy-efficient propulsion system solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. We uncover strong trends and use smart science and technology to address a future based on varying regulations, consumer demands and automaker requirements.

Product leadership that’s changing the world

Our employees have earned trusted partnerships with customers and suppliers around the world. We leverage these relationships to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges at hand and then do what it takes to develop the next solution. Our strong operations and commercialization expertise result in high volume availability of competitive, efficient products that truly drive change.

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as Supplier Development Engineer at our new production plant in Viana, Portugal.

The primary function of the SDE is to coordinate Supplier APQP activity for New Product Launch components in compliance with APQP procedures. Identify, plan and implement Supplier Continuous Improvement activities via Value Analysis/Value Engineering, Kaizen, Lean Deployment and/or Six Sigma methodologies. Determine disposition of Supplier PPAP submissions and train Suppliers to Client expectations/requirements.

Essential Functions

• Assist in identifying “high impact” Suppliers
• Visit new/resourced and/or “high impact” Suppliers to ensure APQP progress/process integrity
• Serve as a roadblock remover to ensure APQP target dates are successfully met
• Proactively work with Suppliers to minimize and/or eliminate Launch issues
• Report Supplier APQP progress/problems to Clients Launch Team

Supplier Continuous Improvement

• Initiate and Track Suppliers Continuous Improvement Activities
• Work closely with Suppliers to improvement Suppliers processes with the focus of eliminating waste and driving non-value added cost out of the Suppliers system
• Employ Value Engineering/Value/Analysis, VIP’s, Kaizen, Lean Deployment and/or Six Sigma methodologies to drive waste/cost out of the Supply Chain
• Review and make disposition on Supplier PPAP submissions
• Assure PPAP timing remains on time and meets Launch timing objectives
• Update/communicate PPAP timing to Launch Team members
• Responsible for ensuring all PPAP requirements are met and documentation is up to date and on file for components within assigned commodities

Supplier Quality Training

• Conduct Supplier Quality Training at Suppliers facilities to meet Client’s and/or Customer’s specific Quality expectations/requirements
• Host Supplier Quality Training Sessions at Client’s manufacturing facilities
• Conduct Supplier Audits of Implemented Corrective Actions Plans, S.C.’s and SPC Charts
• Complete Quality Systems Assessment at Supplier’s facility
• Coordinate S.C. identification via cross-functional Team approach and ensure Supplier conformance to S.C. requirements
• Responsible for ensuring quarterly S.C. data is received from Suppliers and entered into the S.C. database

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferable Eletronics/Eletrical)

Knowledge and Experience

• Automotive Tier 1 industry Preferred but NOT Required
• Knowledge in manufacturing problem solving (8-D Methodology) and manufacturing processes is Required
• Knowledge of TS 16949 requirements including APQP and PPAP is Required
• Knowledge of SPC is Required
• Strong training and or knowledge in one or more of the following areas; Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean
• Deployment and Value Engineering/ValueAnaylsis is Required
• Proven track record in running Kaizen events is Required

Communication/Computer Skills

• Effective at defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and/or concrete variables.
• Proficient at developing trip reports, general business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effective presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from Management and/or Customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Lotus Notes and PowerPoint.

EEO Statement

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 or disability.

Reliably delivering what’s needed today

There are few challenges as important today as creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. This requires a commitment to constantly improve the transportation of people and things. We, at BorgWarner, made that commitment decades ago and have since been creating technologies to improve efficiency, emissions and performance in all types of vehicles.

Constantly pursuing what’s next

Our proven track record has made us industry leader in clean, energy-efficient propulsion system solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. We uncover strong trends and use smart science and technology to address a future based on varying regulations, consumer demands and automaker requirements.

Product leadership that’s changing the world

Our employees have earned trusted partnerships with customers and suppliers around the world. We leverage these relationships to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges at hand and then do what it takes to develop the next solution. Our strong operations and commercialization expertise result in high volume availability of competitive, efficient products that truly drive change.

BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as Supplier Development Engineer at our new production plant in Viana, Portugal.

The primary function of the SDE is to coordinate Supplier APQP activity for New Product Launch components in compliance with APQP procedures. Identify, plan and implement Supplier Continuous Improvement activities via Value Analysis/Value Engineering, Kaizen, Lean Deployment and/or Six Sigma methodologies. Determine disposition of Supplier PPAP submissions and train Suppliers to Client expectations/requirements.

Supplier APQP

• Assist in identifying “high impact” Suppliers
• Visit new/resourced and/or “high impact” Suppliers to ensure APQP progress/process integrity
• Serve as a roadblock remover to ensure APQP target dates are successfully met
• Proactively work with Suppliers to minimize and/or eliminate Launch issues
• Report Supplier APQP progress/problems to Clients Launch Team

Supplier Continuous Improvement

• Initiate and Track Suppliers Continuous Improvement Activities
• Work closely with Suppliers to improvement Suppliers processes with the focus of eliminating waste and driving non-value added cost out of the Suppliers system
• Employ Value Engineering/Value/Analysis, VIP’s, Kaizen, Lean Deployment and/or Six Sigma methodologies to drive waste/cost out of the Supply Chain

Supplier PPAP Submissions

• Review and make disposition on Supplier PPAP submissions
• Assure PPAP timing remains on time and meets Launch timing objectives
• Update/communicate PPAP timing to Launch Team members
• Responsible for ensuring all PPAP requirements are met and documentation is up to date and on file for components within assigned commodities

Supplier Quality Training

• Conduct Supplier Quality Training at Suppliers facilities to meet Client’s and/or Customer’s specific Quality expectations/requirements
• Host Supplier Quality Training Sessions at Client’s manufacturing facilities
• Conduct Supplier Audits of Implemented Corrective Actions Plans, S.C.’s and SPC Charts
• Complete Quality Systems Assessment at Supplier’s facility

Supplier Significant Characteristics Activity

• Coordinate S.C. identification via cross-functional Team approach and ensure Supplier conformance to S.C. requirements
• Responsible for ensuring quarterly S.C. data is received from Suppliers and entered into the S.C. database

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferable Eletronics/Eletrical)

Knowledge and Experience

• Automotive Tier 1 industry Preferred but NOT Required
• Knowledge in manufacturing problem solving (8-D Methodology) and manufacturing processes is Required
• Knowledge of TS 16949 requirements including APQP and PPAP is Required
• Knowledge of SPC is Required
• Strong training and or knowledge in one or more of the following areas; Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean
• Deployment and Value Engineering/ValueAnaylsis is Required
• Proven track record in running Kaizen events is Required

Communication/Computer Skills

• Effective at defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and/or concrete variables.
• Proficient at developing trip reports, general business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effective presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from Management and/or Customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Lotus Notes and PowerPoint.

EEO Statement

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 or disability.

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