Materials Engineer / Metallurgist

BorgWarner; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Exposure to global engineering teams

Collaborative environment

Impact on transportation products

Job summary

BorgWarner in Arden, NC is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer / Metallurgist to lead materials and metallurgical efforts for the North American Engineering team. You will collaborate with OEM customers, global engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management to deliver material solutions meeting performance, durability, cost, and timing goals.

Responsibilities include metallurgical testing, failure analysis, advising on casting processes, evaluating suppliers, and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in metallurgical field is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of metallurgical development experience with ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with castings and high temperature materials.
• Strong customer-facing engineering experience with ability to lead technical discussions and build customer relationships.
• Knowledge of turbochargers, engine cooling systems, thermal management products, fan drives, rotating equipment, automotive, commercial vehicle, or off-highway applications preferred.
• Technical knowledge to conduct destructive and non-destructive testing and evaluation of materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct metallurgical testing and analysis on component failures.
• Serve as technical expert on complex metallurgical testing and failure analysis.
• Advise on material specifications, processes and routings including casting processes.
• Conduct metallurgical studies and analyses for new designs and processes for turbochargers, fans, and fans drives.
• Report metallurgical issues and propose resolutions to engineering staff.
• Review and recommend metallurgical testing equipment or protocols.
• Manage vendor contracts for services and equipment.
• Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting for metallurgical testing.
• Represent the site on company steering teams.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical field

Master's degree

Job description

Materials Engineer / Metallurgist

Location: Arden, NC.

About Us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings 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

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. We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

Job Purpose

BorgWarner is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer / Metallurgist to join our North American Engineering team. In this customer-centric role, you will serve as the lead materials and metallurgical expert of the North American Engineering team. You will work closely with OEM customers, global engineering teams, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and program management to deliver innovative material solutions that meet customer performance, durability, cost, and timing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct necessary metallurgical testing and analysis on component failures.
• Serves as technical expert on complex metallurgical (creep, fatigue, etc.) testing and failure analysis.
• Serves as an advisor to product engineering, purchasing, and quality on matters pertaining to material specifications, appropriate processes and routings including casting processes (sand, permanent mold, investment, etc.), ductile cast iron, cast and wrought aluminum, titanium, Nickel alloys, polymers, composites, tribology, and corrosion.
• Conducts, plans and assists with metallurgical study, development, testing and analyses of new designs, processes and procedures for turbochargers, fans, and fan drives.
• Reports metallurgical or process issues and makes recommendations to engineering staff on how to resolve/correct the issues.
• Reviews and recommends new or enhanced metallurgical testing equipment or protocols.
• Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• May contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for metallurgical testing.
• May represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams.
• Ensure compliance with BorgWarner quality, safety, environmental, and engineering processes and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor of Science in a metallurgical field is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of metallurgical development experience with ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with castings and high temperature materials is required.
• Strong customer-facing engineering experience with demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and build customer relationships.
• Knowledge of turbochargers, engine cooling systems, thermal management products, fan drives, rotating equipment, automotive, commercial vehicle, or off-highway applications preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in complex metallurgical and processing analyses is required.
• Technical knowledge to conduct destructive and non-destructive testing and evaluation of materials is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel for customer visits, supplier visits, testing activities, and BorgWarner meetings as required.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to global engineering teams and leading OEM customers.
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on products used throughout the transportation industry.

Salary Range

$115,200 - $162,000