Staff Product Engineer — Cross-Functional Leader

BorgWarner Turbo Systems LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BorgWarner Turbo Systems LLC is seeking a Staff Product Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex projects from concept to production. The role emphasizes collaboration with design, testing, manufacturing, and customers to develop and improve transmission-related products.

Responsibilities include defining performance requirements, leading DFMEA/DOE activities, coordinating program plans, and guiding concurrent engineering efforts with vendors and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering is required.
• Proven Leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively across functional and geographic boundaries.
• Proven experience in cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, Global Supply Management, Program Management).
• Project management leadership experience required.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• 9 or more years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Product Management: generate competitive design concepts and cost-reduction ideas; define product performance requirements; ensure drawings and layouts follow standards; release drawings on time; support DFMEA/DFMEA; direct benchmarking and DOE studies.
• Project Management: create and maintain program plans; manage timelines; prepare technical reports and PPAP; support APQP; drive product testing and validation.
• Problem Prevention: evaluate and initiate corrective actions; perform failure analysis; lead 8D/5P teams; implement permanent solutions.
• Customer Relations: assist RFQs; ensure on-time prototype delivery; conduct customer reviews; direct customer validation; present proposals for complete component systems.

Skills

Change Management

Engineering Design

Engineering Standards

Project Schedule Management

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Job description

BorgWarner Turbo Systems LLC is seeking a Staff Product Engineer to provide technical leadership across complex projects from concept to production. The role emphasizes collaboration with design, testing, manufacturing, and customers to develop and improve transmission-related products.

Responsibilities include defining performance requirements, leading DFMEA/DOE activities, coordinating program plans, and guiding concurrent engineering efforts with vendors and customers.