Mechanical Engineering Supervisor

BorgWarner; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 115,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner's Portland team seeks a Mechanical Engineering Supervisor to lead a small team committed to rapid, innovative product development for EV propulsion and power systems.

You will mentor engineers, oversee mechanical design from concept to production, and drive continuous improvement across projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers and Designers to achieve departmental and project objectives.
• Manage workload, staffing priorities, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee the mechanical design, development, validation, and release of new products from project kickoff through production launch.
• Ensure engineering projects meet quality, cost, performance, and schedule objectives.
• Review and approve mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and engineering changes.
• Facilitate peer-level, cross-functional, and executive-level design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers and Designers to achieve departmental and project objectives.
• Manage engineering workload, staffing priorities, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee mechanical design, development, validation, and release of new products from project kickoff through production launch.
• Ensure engineering projects meet quality, cost, performance, and schedule objectives.
• Review and approve mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and engineering changes.
• Facilitate peer-level, cross-functional, and executive-level design reviews.
• Provide technical guidance on complex engineering challenges, product architecture, manufacturability, and design optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering processes, product quality, and design efficiency.

Skills

Leadership & team mgmt

Mechanical engineering

CAD design

GD&T proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Tools

CAD software

Job description

As a Mechanical Engineering Supervisor, leading a team of engineers in the development of innovative products from concept through production. In this role, you will combine strong technical expertise with leadership capabilities, overseeing mechanical design activities, driving project execution, mentoring engineering staff, and ensuring successful product launches. You will be responsible for managing engineering resources, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing engineering team.

The BorgWarner Portland team is a small, highly agile group specializing in the design and manufacture of hardware for electric vehicle propulsion and industrial power systems—including electric motors, power electronics (inverters), and transmissions. Our lean organizational structure empowers leaders and engineers to make decisions quickly, solve challenges efficiently, and bring innovative products to market in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers and Designers to achieve departmental and project objectives.
• Manage engineering workload, staffing priorities, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee the mechanical design, development, validation, and release of new products from project kickoff through production launch.
• Ensure engineering projects meet quality, cost, performance, and schedule objectives.
• Review and approve mechanical designs, drawings, specifications, and engineering changes.
• Facilitate peer-level, cross-functional, and executive-level design reviews.
• Support clean-sheet mechanical design efforts for electric vehicle propulsion systems, including electric motors, power electronics (inverters), transmissions, and related components.
• Provide technical guidance on complex engineering challenges, product architecture, manufacturability, and design optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering processes, product quality, and design efficiency.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate recovery plans when needed.
• Champion engineering best practices, including CAD standards, GD&T application, design verification, and documentation control.
• Support talent acquisition, employee development planning, performance management, and succession planning activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and collaboration within the engineering organization.

Salary Range:

$115,200 - $162,000

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