Supplier Development Engineer, Staff
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
Position
Supplier Development Engineer, Staff
Location
Kokomo, IN
About Us
BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.
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If this position energizes you and you feel you can help us achieve our mission and vision, you are invited to submit an application for consideration.
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Job Purpose
BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as a Supplier Development Engineer, Staff.
The Supplier Development Engineer, Staff will help develop, implement, lead, and drive global supplier quality strategies for semiconductors. It provides regional/global leadership in the implementation, execution and enforcement of global commodity quality strategies in support of business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Quality Strategy:
- Create, communicate, execute and maintain global supplier quality strategy for commodity
- Create and implement Supplier Vetting Strategy, Supplier Capability Assessment, Supplier Selection (Pre-Sourcing) and Development Strategy, and Key Supplier Performance Metrics
- In collaboration with Global Commodity Manager, develop and implement supplier quality roadmap
- Create and implement global commodity quality requirements
- Benchmark suppliers on Best in Commodity production strategies
- Identify new technologies that support BorgWarner's growth and product leadership position in the market
- Identify and develop Suppliers that meet and/or exceed PDS long-term expectations that result in a differentiation in the marketplace.
- Create supplier quality vetting strategies:
- Develop processes, and roadmaps for vetting process in respective commodity
- Execute and assess supplier capability
- Execute global quality assessment and Training of suppliers and BW SDE-Semiconductors
- Track and communicate global commodity industry trends, manufacturing strategies, technology factors and opportunities in the global market place.
- Establish KPI to monitor supplier performance over mid and long-term
Supplier Development:
- Center of Expertise for manufacturing processes of the respective commodity (SEMICONDUCTORS)
- Develop model for compliance matrix and assess supplier’s competencies to assure quality competitiveness in pursuit of new business opportunities.
- Owns and governs the supplier quality vetting and selection framework, with authority to approve or escalate sourcing decisions based on risk, capability, and strategic fit
- Collaborates cross-functionally with Global Commodity Management, Engineering, Program Management, and Plant Operations to drive supplier performance, change management, resolve systemic quality issues, and influence sourcing decisions to improve Quality/Cost/Time
- Identify quality improvement opportunities. Support and drive continuous improvement programs at suppliers and within BorgWarner
- Establish and lead supplier technical site assessment. Coordinate and perform supplier process audits, corrective action audits, and quality assessment including new supplier assessments in cooperation with SCM and Engineering
- Participate and support key supplier sourcing process
- Lead resolution of quality issues with suppliers. Coordinate cross functional technical problem resolution at or related to supplier
- Serve as escalation role in complex supplier quality related issues
- Conduct supplier quality training at suppliers to meet BW requirements, or training in PDS Plants to train SQE and labs
- Mentors and develops regional Supplier Development / Quality Engineers, building technical depth and leadership capability across the global quality organization in the respective commodity
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or University required
- SEMICONDUCTOR Commodity experience required, minimum 5 years
- 10+ years Supply Management experience working in Automotive Production environment preferred
- Increasing responsibility in an automotive production environment
- Proven record in Manufacturing, Supplier Quality and Process Improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills and assessing vendors
- Fluency in English and Foreign Language preferred
- Work as a team player
- Critical thinking Skills
- Excellent Quality Orientation
- Ability to provide training, coaching and mentoring to mid-level SDE’s
- Ability to travel 50% - 60% of the time
- Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
- High level of discipline and work ethic
What We Offer
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption & IVF Assistance
- Company Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Vacation
- Tuition Assistance
- Onsite Wellness Center with Nurse Practitioner
- Hybrid Work Environment
What We Believe
- 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
Visa Sponsorship
- BorgWarner does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, sponsorship is not available.
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