Engineer Staff

Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain SL; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner is seeking an Application Mechanical Development Engineer to support VCT/TD projects, product development, and new business opportunities. You will collaborate with design, prototype, validation teams and suppliers to bring mechanical components to production.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews and DFMEA/DVP&R, evaluating concepts, and ensuring parts meet customer specs and PDLP guidelines. A Mechanical Engineering degree and 0–2 years in related fields are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years’ experience in VCT/TD or close‑tolerance devices.
• Familiar with GD&T, tolerance stacks, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R reviews.
• Knowledge of TS‑16949 quality systems.
• Proficient with MS Office and data analysis tools.
• Understanding of simulation/FEA tools.
• Strong verbal and technical writing communication.

Responsibilities

• Create or review performance specifications and targets.
• Lead designs to meet customer specs and packaging constraints.
• Proof of concept evaluation and technical assessment of design refinements.
• Recommend application specific design changes that meet customer’s technical requirements.
• Lead or support DFMEA and DVP&R reviews with customers or validation teams.
• Support analysis of prototype parts for functional performance and failure modes.
• Lead or support technical meetings with customers and teams within DMS.
• Release design for PDLP and program phases.
• Identify concepts addressing weaknesses in current portfolio or technology roadmap.
• Collaborate with Plant Product Engineering for quality and cost improvements.

Skills

GD&T

Tolerance stacks

Mechanical drawing

DOE

8D/FTA

MS Office

FEA tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

FEA tools

Job description

Application Mechanical Development Engineer (MDE) – This person will support engineering projects in Variable Cam Timing (VCT) / Timing Drive (TD) applications, product development, VA/VE and new business opportunities. This position will collaborate with the design department, potential suppliers, prototype department and validation teams. You will create innovative and cost-effective solutions to bring mechanical components to realization and into production. You will ensure that the product meets all internal and customer requirements including performance and minimum durability requirements in collaboration with the validation group.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creation or review of product performance specifications or targets.
• Lead designs to meet customer specifications and packaging constraints.
• Proof of concept evaluation and technical assessment of design refinements.
• Recommend application specific design changes that meet customer’s technical requirements.
• Lead or support DFMEA and DVP&R reviews with customers or in support with validation engineering groups.
• Support analysis of prototype parts for functional performance and/or failure modes as well as parts diagnostics on customer vehicles/engines.
• Lead or support all technical meetings with customers and appropriate teams within DMS.
• Release design for various program phases in conformance with product design guidelines and Product Development Launch Processes (PDLP).
• Identify new concepts that address weaknesses within our current product portfolio or technology roadmap and collaborate with the VCT and Chain Drive Homerooms.
• Collaborate with Plant Product Engineering for improved quality, manufacturing efficiency or design cost reductions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Preferred).
• 0‑2 years’ experience preferred in VCT / TD or close tolerance mechanical/hydraulic devices.
• Detailed understanding of design processes.
• Well versed in GD&T, tolerance stacks, and general mechanical drawing standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills (8D, FTA, DOE).
• Experience in design, development and release of new products.
• Familiarity with statistical methods for data analysis.
• Experience and knowledge in the TS‑16949 quality systems.
• Computer Skills in Microsoft Office products.
• Understanding and working knowledge of various simulation/FEA tools.
• Communication skills- verbal and technical writing

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.