Manufacturing Quality Engineering (MQE)
BorgWarner · Dixon, IL · 2 wk ago
Engineering$62k–$85k/yrFull-time
Provide world-class manufacturing and quality engineering technical support to manufacturing areas and product launch activities that meet or exceed customer expectations.
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, DOEs, and capacity/capability analysis.
- Review and disposition 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 (e.g., corrective actions, capacity reports, warranty management, SCR’s, etc.).
- Lead fast response meetings 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 peers.
- Use required PPE; follow safety rules and procedures and train others; comply 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 BorgWarner Beliefs.
- Define and get customer approval on finished goods packing.
- Perform other activities as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical field from a four-year college or university.
- 1 - 3 years of engineering experience (may include relevant co-op experience).
- Travel with minimal notification may arise.
Skills
- 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
What We Believe In
- Inclusion - We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
- Integrity - We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
- Excellence - We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
- Responsibility - We care about our local communities and the global environment.
- Collaboration - We are one BorgWarner.
Pay
Annual Salary Range: $62,000 - $85,250
Benefits
- Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
- Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 6 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