Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

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

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