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This requires a commitment to constantly improve the transportation of people and things. We, at BorgWarner, made that commitment decades ago and have since been creating technologies to improve efficiency, emissions and performance in all types of vehicles.\nConstantly pursuing what’s next\nOur proven track record has made us industry leader in clean, energy-efficient propulsion system solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. We uncover strong trends and use smart science and technology to address a future based on varying regulations, consumer demands and automaker requirements.\nProduct leadership that’s changing the world\nOur employees have earned trusted partnerships with customers and suppliers around the world. We leverage these relationships to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges at hand and then do what it takes to develop the next solution. Our strong operations and commercialization expertise result in high volume availability of competitive, efficient products that truly drive change.\nBorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as Supplier Development Engineer at our new production plant in Viana, Portugal.\nThe primary function of the SDE is to coordinate Supplier APQP activity for New Product Launch components in compliance with APQP procedures. Identify, plan and implement Supplier Continuous Improvement activities via Value Analysis/Value Engineering, Kaizen, Lean Deployment and/or Six Sigma methodologies. Determine disposition of Supplier PPAP submissions and train Suppliers to Client expectations/requirements.\nEssential Functions:\nSupplier APQP\nAssist in identifying “high impact” Suppliers\nVisit new/resourced and/or “high impact” Suppliers to ensure APQP progress/process integrity\nServe as a roadblock remover to ensure APQP target dates are successfully met\nProactively work with Suppliers to minimize and/or eliminate Launch issues\nReport Supplier APQP progress/problems to Clients Launch Team\nSupplier Continuous Improvement\nInitiate and Track Suppliers Continuous Improvement Activities\nWork closely with Suppliers to improvement Suppliers processes with the focus of eliminating waste and driving non-value added cost out of the Suppliers system\nEmploy Value Engineering/Value/Analysis, VIP’s, Kaizen, Lean Deployment and/or Six Sigma methodologies to drive waste/cost out of the Supply Chain\nSupplier PPAP Submissions\nReview and make disposition on Supplier PPAP submissions\nAssure PPAP timing remains on time and meets Launch timing objectives\nUpdate/communicate PPAP timing to Launch Team members\nResponsible for ensuring all PPAP requirements are met and documentation is up to date and on file for components within assigned commodities\nSupplier Quality Training\nConduct Supplier Quality Training at Suppliers facilities to meet Client’s and/or Customer’s specific Quality expectations/requirements\nHost Supplier Quality Training Sessions at Client’s manufacturing facilities\nConduct Supplier Audits of Implemented Corrective Actions Plans, S.C.’s and SPC Charts\nComplete Quality Systems Assessment at Supplier’s facility\nSupplier Significant Characteristics Activity\nCoordinate S.C. identification via cross-functional Team approach and ensure Supplier conformance to S.C. requirements\nResponsible for ensuring quarterly S.C. data is received from Suppliers and entered into the S.C. database\nEducation:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering (preferable Eletronics/Eletrical)\nKnowledge and Experience:\nAutomotive Tier 1 industry Preferred but NOT Required\nKnowledge in manufacturing problem solving (8-D Methodology) and manufacturing processes is Required\nKnowledge of TS 16949 requirements including APQP and PPAP is Required\nKnowledge of SPC is Required\nStrong training and or knowledge in one or more of the following areas; Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean\nDeployment and Value Engineering/ValueAnaylsis is Required\nProven track record in running Kaizen events is Required\nCommunication/Computer Skills:\nEffective at defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.\nAbility to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and/or concrete variables.\nProficient at developing trip reports, general business correspondence, and procedure manuals.\nEffective presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from Management and/or Customers.\nProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Lotus Notes and PowerPoint.\nEEO Statement\nBorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin or disability.\n-Internal Use Only: Salary\nGlobal Terms of Use and Privacy Statement\nCarefully read the BorgWarner Privacy Policy before using this website. 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