Engineering Project Manager – Drivetrain Systems

BorgWarner; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner Drivetrain and Morse Systems (DMS) seeks an Engineering Project Manager to lead development and launch of drivetrain systems at the Propulsion Technical Center (PTC) in Auburn Hills, MI. You will be the primary technical interface to customers and to Program Management and Sales, guiding cross-functional teams through pursuit, development, launch, and post-production support.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical drivetrain experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• Typically, 5 to 8 years of automotive engineering, systems engineering, or technical project management experience.
• Strong mechanical product development experience with drivetrain systems preferred.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Working knowledge of software-controlled and electronically actuated systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface to the customer for assigned drivetrain programs.
• Lead cross-functional technical product development activities for mechanical drivetrain products (transfer cases and axle disconnect systems).
• Coordinate engineering activities across mechanical design, systems, software, electrical hardware, validation, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and suppliers.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project timing, deliverables, risks, issues, and open actions.
• Provide change management and problem-resolution leadership for technical changes and issues.
• Prepare and present clear project status and technical summaries to leadership and customers.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve engineering execution and launch readiness.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Customer-facing communication

Mechanical product development

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

BorgWarner Drivetrain and Morse Systems (DMS) is currently looking for a collaborative, results-driven Engineering Project Manager (EPM) to lead the development and launch of drivetrain system solutions at the Propulsion Technical Center (PTC) in Auburn Hills, MI. This role will primarily support mechanical drivetrain products such as transfer cases and axle disconnect systems, with regular interface to software and electrical hardware teams as part of the overall product solution. As an EPM, you will serve as the primary technical interface to the customer and the engineering interface to Program Management and Sales. You will provide project management leadership for a cross-functional technical team from pursuit through launch and post-production support, ensuring project work products are delivered on time, meet internal and external customer expectations, and support manufacturable, validated product designs. You will also develop engineering project estimates, monitor engineering expenditures, and forecast resource and budget needs. The successful candidate will be an experienced engineering professional with a strong foundation in product development and project leadership. The candidate should possess sufficient experience in automotive product development, strong mechanical engineering judgment, customer-facing communication skills, and the ability lead and build alignment in cross functional teams.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary technical interface to the customer for assigned drivetrain programs.
• Serve as the primary engineering interface to Program Management and Sales during pursuit, development, launch, and post-production support.
• Lead cross-functional technical product development activities for mechanical drivetrain products, primarily transfer cases and axle disconnect systems.
• Coordinate engineering activities across mechanical design, systems, software, electrical hardware, validation, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and supplier teams as required by the program scope.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate engineering project timing, deliverables, risks, issues, and open actions.
• Provide change management and problem resolution leadership, including identification, planning, tracking, escalation, and closure of technical changes and issues.
• Support engineering project estimates and maintain fiscal responsibility for engineering expenses, budget tracking, and forecasting.
• Prepare and present clear project status, technical summaries, risks, and recommendations to internal leadership and customers.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that improve engineering execution, launch readiness, and customer satisfaction.
• Foster teamwork by actively seeking collaboration, encouraging open communication, and helping the team resolve conflicts constructively.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; Mechanical Engineering degree preferred. Electrical Engineering or related technical degree may be considered with relevant mechanical drivetrain experience.
• Typically, 5 to 8 years of automotive engineering, systems engineering, or technical project management experience, including responsibility for leading cross-functional product development activities through validation and launch.
• Strong mechanical product development experience is required. Experience with drivetrain systems such as transfer cases, axle disconnect systems, driveline components, or related automotive products is preferred.
• Working knowledge of software-controlled and electronically actuated systems is desirable to effectively coordinate multidisciplinary product development teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority and to build alignment across engineering, program management, sales, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, suppliers, and customers.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills, including the ability to communicate project status, risks, technical issues, and recovery plans clearly and professionally.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and written and verbal communication skills required.
• Experience developing and maintaining project timelines, tracking open issues, supporting engineering budget forecasts, and escalating risks appropriately.
• Proficient in English language required.
• Knowledge of APQP and Automotive SPICE preferred.
• Experience with problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and 5 Phase preferred.
• Working knowledge of DFMEA, DRBTR, DRBFM, and ADVP&R preferred.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes and launch readiness expectations preferred.

REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Building Effective Teams
• Communication
• Listening
• Problem Solving
• Action Oriented
• Process Management
• Conflict Management
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Organizational Agility

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