{"id":3859275,"url":"https://alion.io/job/borgwarner-mechanical-development-engineer","title":"Mechanical Development Engineer","company":{"id":1770939,"name":"BorgWarner","domain":"borgwarner.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/borgwarner","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":85,"open_postings":45,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.756,"repost_share":0.044,"time_to_fill_p50_days":19,"computed_at":"2026-11-06T05:58:05Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Auburn Hills, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"FMEA","optional":false},{"name":"GD&T","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-06T08:26:46Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-06","last_verified_at":"2026-11-06T18:38:03Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"POSITION SUMMARYApplication Mechanical Development Engineer (MDE) - This person will support engineering projects in Variable Cam Timing (VCT) / Timing Drive (TD) applications, product development, VA/VE and new business opportunities. This position will collaborate with the design department, potential suppliers, prototype department and validation teams. You will create innovative and cost-effective solutions to bring mechanical components to realization and into production. You will ensure that the product meets all internal and customer requirements including performance and minimum durability requirements in collaboration with the validation group.\nBorgWarner is the recognized leader in advanced products and technologies that satisfy customer needs in powertrain components and system solutions.\nJOB DESCRIPTION\nJob Title:\nMDE - VCT and Timing Drive Engineer\nFunctional Department:\nApplication Engineering\nJob Location:\nIthaca\nEmployment Status:\nFull Time\nGlobal Grade:\nGrade 10\nFLSA Status:\nExempt\nDate:\n3/9/2026\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nApplication Mechanical Development Engineer (MDE) - This person will support engineering projects in Variable Cam Timing (VCT) / Timing Drive (TD) applications, product development, VA/VE and new business opportunities. This position will collaborate with the design department, potential suppliers, prototype department and validation teams. You will create innovative and cost-effective solutions to bring mechanical components to realization and into production. You will ensure that the product meets all internal and customer requirements including performance and minimum durability requirements in collaboration with the validation group.\nKEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nCreation or review of product performance specifications or targets.\nLead designs to meet customer specifications and packaging constraints.\nProof of concept evaluation and technical assessment of design refinements.\nRecommend application specific design changes that meet customer’s technical requirements.\nLead or support DFMEA and DVP&R reviews with customers or in support with validation engineering groups.\nSupport analysis of prototype parts for functional performance and/or failure modes as well as parts diagnostics on customer vehicles/engines.\nLead or support all technical meetings with customers and appropriate teams within DMS.\nRelease design for various program phases in conformance with product design guidelines and Product Development Launch Processes (PDLP).\nIdentify new concepts that address weaknesses within our current product portfolio or technology roadmap and collaborate with the VCT and Chain Drive Homerooms.\nCollaborate with Plant Product Engineering for improved quality, manufacturing efficiency or design cost reductions.\nSafety and Health - Responsible for completing required safety training, reporting and correcting any unsafe practices as appropriate, completing work activities in a safe manner, and complying with safety and health requirements for respective position.\nJOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Minimum Qualifications)\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Preferred).\n0-2 years’ experience preferred in VCT / TD or close tolerance mechanical/hydraulic devices.\nDetailed understanding of design processes.\nWell versed in GD&T, tolerance stacks, and general mechanical drawing standards.\nExcellent problem-solving skills (8D, FTA, DOE).\nExperience in design, development and release of new products.\nFamiliarity with statistical methods for data analysis.\nExperience and knowledge in the TS-16949 quality systems.\nComputer Skills in Microsoft Office products.\nUnderstanding and working knowledge of various simulation/FEA tools.\nCORE COMPETENCIES\nCustomer Focus\nDecision Quality\nMotivating Others\nProblem Solving\nLearning on the Fly\nCreativity\nProcess Management\nDrive for Results\nDealing with Ambiguiity\nFunctional/Technical Skills\nEEO STATEMENT\nIt is the policy of BorgWarner to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants/employees regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, marital status or any other characteristics covered by federal, state or local law.\n:Creative Problem-Solving, Effectively Present Solutions, Engineering Technology, Measure Solution Performance, Relationship MaintenanceSalary Range:\nInternal Use Only: SalaryGlobal Terms of Use and Privacy Statement\nCarefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. 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