Manufacturing Quality Engineer

BorgWarner Turbo Systems LLC; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical coverage

Onsite health clinic

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability

Tuition reimbursement

401k with matching

Holidays and vacation from Day 1

Job summary

BorgWarner Turbo Systems LLC in Dixon, IL, seeks an experienced manufacturing/quality engineering leader to oversee day-to-day activities that support world-class quality and efficient production.

You will drive improvements with manufacturing teams, lead new product introductions, manage equipment and processes, and apply problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Why, A3) to meet customer expectations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing/quality engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements with manufacturing teams to reduce cost and improve quality.
• Ensure safety, quality, capability, and utilization of equipment and processes.
• Lead new product introductions and product modifications on the manufacturing floor.
• Support APQP/NPDP processes and selections of special characteristics.
• Lead and coordinate equipment purchases, capacity analysis, and tooling expenditures.
• Apply robust problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Why, A3, Fishbone).
• Prepare presentations for customers and management.

Skills

DOE

Product knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Quality systems

Time and motion analysis

Cost analysis

Value analysis

Tool and fixture design

Automation design

Ergonomics

SPC

GD&T

Communication

Presentation skills

Organization skills

Project management (Gantt/PERT)

SMED

FMEA

Problem solving (5W/8D/A3)

Visual factory concepts

Health and Safety systems

Automotive industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Direct and oversee the day-to-day activities associated with providing world-class quality and manufacturing engineering technical support to the manufacturing areas that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and implement improvements with manufacturing teams that reduce product cost, improve quality and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Ensure the maximum safety, quality, capability and utilization of manufacturing/processing equipment and processes.
• Continuously research and implement “Best Practice” manufacturing and processing methods.
• Lead new product introductions and current product modifications to the manufacturing floor.
• Review and quote processing and production equipment and tools.
• Ensure that effective documentation and control systems are developed, utilized, and maintained.
• Lead the manufacturing team to define, justify, and coordinate the purchase and implementation of new equipment and processes; perform capacity analysis, track tooling and AR expenditures.
• Assist and/or lead specific elements in the APQP/NPDP process, including selections of special characteristics for product and build processes.
• Lead in the design and build of manufacturing/assembly/processing equipment and processes.
• Resolve and prevent issues through robust problem-solving methodologies (8D’s, 5 Why’s, A3s, etc.).
• Coordinate or perform as needed, process diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and operating procedures.
• Coordinate and perform special studies, DOE’s and capacity/capability analysis.
• Review and disposition on non-conforming materials. Represent BorgWarner on related issues.
• Prepare and make presentations to customers, employees, and all levels of the management team.
• Manage customer portals for assigned activities i.e. corrective actions, capacity reports, warranty management, SCR’s, etc.
• Lead fast response meeting for Customer complaints and corrective action follow up to on-time completion.
• Coordinate and manage outside contract projects.
• Coordinate and manage specialized processes such as heat treating, welding, soldering, etc.
• Lead and utilize a teamwork approach to achieve departmental objectives (safety, scrap, FTT, others).
• Provide technical leadership, training, and support to manufacturing teams as well as to peers.
• Use of required PPE; following safety rules and procedures and training others; compliance with plant code of conduct.
• Attendance and participation at safety and health training sessions.
• Lead and promote the 5S Standards.
• Lead and promote by example BW Beliefs.
• Define and get customer approval on FG packing.
• Perform other activities as needed.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical field from a four-year college or university.
• Travel with minimal notification may arise.
• 10 - 12 years Engineering experience
• Activelyparticipated in a major product launch

Demonstrated a thorough depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in manufacturing / quality engineering principles

KEY JOB SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• DOE [Echip]
• Product knowledge
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Understanding of quality systems
• Time and Motion analysis
• Economics and cost analysis
• Value analysis
• Tool and fixture design
• Automation design and application
• Ergonomics
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD & T)
• Communication (verbal and written) skills for both internal and external customers
• Presentation skills
• Organization skills
• Project management skills (Gantt and PERT charts)
• SMED theory and application
• Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Problem solving skills (5W, 8Ds, A3, Fish Bone, etc.)
• Visual factory concepts
• Health and Safety systems and procedures
• Knowledge of the automotive industry and customers

Pay & Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $ 80,800 - $ 111,100

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at 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

Salary Range:
$80,800 - $111,100