Customer Quality Engineer (Industrial Solutions)

BorgWarner; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical Coverage

Onsite Health Clinic

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k with company match

Holidays and vacation from Day 1

Competitive annual incentive program

Job summary

BorgWarner in Hendersonville, NC seeks a Customer Quality Engineer to lead customer quality communications and investigations for a new data center power systems hub.

You will drive root cause analyses, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and implement corrective actions to improve product quality and customer satisfaction. Travel to customer locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years in Quality Engineering or related roles.
• Experience managing customer complaints and leading corrective action investigations.
• Experience with structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Experience working with customers to resolve quality concerns and drive corrective actions.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 or similar quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for customer quality concerns and requests.
• Manage customer complaint investigations from receipt through closure.
• Lead structured problem solving (8D, RCA, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to investigate nonconformances and root causes.
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and submit customer‑required responses and 8D reports.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and drive process improvements.
• Escalate significant risks to plant leadership as needed.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical analysis

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949

Job description

Position Customer Quality Engineer (Industrial Solutions)

Location: Hendersonville, NC

About Us

BorgWarner has nearly a 100-year legacy of innovation, delivering advanced mobility solutions worldwide. We’re now expanding into the high-growth data center market, providing advanced power generation systems for AI-driven data centers and microgrid applications. This growth builds our expertise in turbocharging, thermal management, power electronics, and advanced controls - reflecting our commitment to development, sustainability, and real-world impact. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that bring 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.

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the following for all full-time employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of 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
• Competitive annual incentive program tied to business results

Job Purpose

We’re building a brand-new state-of-the‑art facility dedicated to creating power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. This new hub will be at the heart of BorgWarner’s latest growth initiative, bringing together engineering, innovation, and technology in one dynamic space. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of sustainable power and driving breakthrough solutions from day one.

The Customer Quality Engineer serves as the primary point of contact for all customer quality concerns, complaints, and quality‑related communications at the manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all customer quality concerns, complaints, and requests.
• Manage customer complaint investigations from receipt through closure, ensuring timely and effective responses.
• Lead and facilitate structured problem‑solving activities using methodologies such as 8D, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other continuous improvement tools.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to investigate nonconformances and identify root causes.
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence of customer issues.
• Prepare and submit customer‑required responses, including 8D reports, containment plans, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.
• Communicate investigation status, findings, and corrective actions to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor customer quality performance metrics, including complaints, warranty claims, escapes, and customer scorecards.
• Analyze quality trends and identify opportunities for product and process improvement.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to improve product quality and process effectiveness.
• Support containment activities and disposition decisions related to customer quality concerns.
• Participate in customer audits, assessments, and quality reviews as required.
• Ensure customer‑specific requirements are communicated, understood, and implemented within the facility.
• Maintain records and documentation related to customer complaints, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, improving customer satisfaction, and enhancing operational performance.
• Escalate significant quality risks and issues to plant leadership as appropriate.
• Occasional travel may be required to customer locations, suppliers, or other BorgWarner facilities.

What We’re Looking For

Education / Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Customer Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or a related role.
• Experience managing customer complaints and leading corrective action investigations within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing structured problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience working directly with customers to resolve quality concerns and drive corrective actions.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or comparable quality management systems preferred.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of quality management systems, quality engineering principles, and customer quality processes.
• Knowledge of structured problem‑solving and corrective action methodologies.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, product quality controls, and process improvement techniques.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and quality tools used to investigate and resolve product and process issues.
• Familiarity with customer‑specific quality requirements, audit processes, and complaint management systems.
• Understanding of continuous improvement principles and risk‑based problem solving.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and customer relationship management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional customer‑facing reports.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive accountability for corrective actions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple investigations simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to present technical information clearly to customers, management, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction.

What We Believe Inclusion

• Respecting individuals
• Integrity: Honoring truth
• Excellence: Focusing on results
• Responsibility: Our commitment
• Collaboration: Building trust
• Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co‑workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary Range: $70,400 - $96,800