Product Failure Engineer

Product Failure Engineer

BorgWarner

Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Key Accountabilities

• BOM Management:
  • Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) in SAP for mechanical components and assemblies;
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of BOMs to support manufacturing and procurement processes;
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to update BOMs based on design changes and improvements.
• Cost Reduction:
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction in product design and manufacturing processes;
  • Implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining product quality and performance;
  • Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to optimize material usage and reduce waste.
• Problem Solving:
  • Perform root cause analysis on mechanical failures and implement corrective actions;
  • Develop and execute test plans to identify potential failure modes and improve product reliability;
  • Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to analyze mechanical issues.
• Claims and Field Analysis:
  • Investigate and analyze mechanical product claims and field issues to determine root causes;
  • Develop and implement corrective actions to address identified issues;
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product reliability based on field data.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Establish and maintain quality control processes for mechanical products;
  • Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure product quality and consistency;
  • Monitor and report on product performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Production Support:
  • Provide support for current production and new product launches;
  • Continuous improvement and lessons learned for procedures;
  • Utilize statistical problem-solving tools;
  • Define Rework procedures and evaluate Process risk.
• Comply with environmental, safety, health, energy, quality, productivity, and prevention standards;
• Comply with the organization's rules and internal regulations: Code of Ethics, Practice and Schedule;
• Respect workplace safety and cleanliness rules;
• Respect and comply with environmental policy rules;
• Perform other tasks not included in the activity for which he was hired, when the needs or convenience of the service justify it, for the period necessary for the said needs or conveniences of service.

Education & Experience

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field;
• Proven experience in product development and failure analysis in the automotive industry;
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and components;
• Proficiency in SAP for BOM management;
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail;
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities;
• Knowledge in Problem Solving tools such as 6Sigma, Red-X.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field;
• Experience with automotive industry standards and regulations;
• Familiarity with quality control processes and methodologies;
• Proficiency in relevant software tools such as CAD software, FEA tools, and PLM systems.

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