Position

Testing Technician Lead (2nd Shift)

Location

Arden, NC  

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. 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.

Our Culture

We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority. We care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration.

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now! 

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium

Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 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

Job purpose

The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide support through instruction, leadership, mentoring, and independently working in assigned test cells to ensure the integrity of components and products produced by those operations. Drive improvement efforts in assigned area with goal of achieving 100% ignition time for cell utilization. Support process improvement and problem-solving efforts with focus on root cause identification and removal to prevent future occurrences. This is a 2nd shift position.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Serves as a resource for lab technicians to include training, setups, trouble-shooting and “best practices”. Leads training exercises for development of test technicians in the understanding of testing specifications and requirements.

Ability to express self about managerial and technical subjects to all levels of personnel in a clear manner. Documents work performed. Able to develop clear instructions for those reporting to his/her/their lead. Presents information in a professional manner to a wide audience.

Ability to estimate cost and manpower for assigned tasks. Forecasts work, identifies scheduling conflicts and develops solutions to maintain schedule. Responsible for assigning work on a prioritized basis to technicians, and schedules/assigns overtime as needed to meet testing timelines.

Ability to identify process improvement opportunities to minimize downtime, improve test cell utilization, and improve laboratory efficiency and lead project implementation. This includes generating appropriation requests, project tracking and updates through the use of MS project and other MS office applications, and proper communication with maintenance, contractors, and test engineering.

Prepares and presents schedule status in weekly lab meeting(s).

Manages a projects or multiple tasks and maintains technical, cost, and schedule goals. Reports status and results thru management and to a broad audience.

Reads and interprets GEMS tickets to determine necessary hardware, assembly requirements, and test requirements for all areas of the testing lab; makes or recommends changes as required.

Proactively makes recommendations for testing based on testing requirements, keeping in mind minimizing downtime and improving test cell utilization.

Determines part and tooling availability. Coordinates hardware needs and additional support needs from other functional groups to ensure testing is executed as requested and on schedule.

Makes recommendations for new equipment and maintenance of equipment; Serve as project owner for equipment upgrades and installations. This includes generating appropriation requests, project tracking and updates using MS project and other MS office applications, and proper communication with maintenance, contractors, and test engineering.

Identify process improvement opportunities to minimize downtime, improve test cell utilization, and improve laboratory efficiency and lead project implementation. This includes generating appropriation requests, project tracking and updates through the use of MS project and other MS office applications, and proper communication with maintenance, contractors, and test engineering.

Ensures completion of logbooks, testing notes, and other related records as required per Engineering requests, work instructions, procedures, or specifications.

Ability to listen to others. Listen to all sides of a problem and make decisions based upon this to solve the problem.

Ability to assign others to tasks. Ability to manage multiple tasks at once. Ability to bring to parties together to solve a problem or pursue a task.

Ability to deal with low performers. Ability to motivate others. Solves managerial problems and actively obtains solutions to technical problems.

Identifies cross functional training needs in preparation for upcoming shifts in demand between different testing areas.

Assist with offsite travel preparation and assign technicians and oversee all offsite work.

Work with customers to bring in work to the Lab. Schedule meetings as necessary to promote lab testing capacity.

Acts as a liaison between engineering and instrumentation group.

Evaluates and performs, or schedules stand maintenance and calibration as required.

Performs data accuracy verification to include GEMS ticket closure.

Schedules maintenance for designated area via iMaint.

Drives for shop cleanliness and 6S activities.

Responsible to maintain proficiency with evolving technologies through education and training.

Actively informs others of adverse trends that may impact the long-term success of the business.

Leads troubleshooting exercises related to suspect test data through the use of a formal problem solving approach such as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control).

Is accountable for effective customer service both internal and external that is timely and accurate.

Works with needs of a changing organization to maximize flexibility within the organization.

Is creative and brings out creativity in others. Seeks out opportunity for improvements.

Is a strategic planner with sound technical skills, analytical ability and good judgment.

Understands and adheres to current quality and control policies.

Understands and adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies.

Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology with at least 8 years experience in the automotive industry required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Automotive industry experience defined as: experience obtained in a position that requires professional testing of automotive components and in-depth engine work including tear down, reassembly, measurement, and dynamometer testing in a lab or R&D environment.

Experience in the setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and operation of electronics instrumentation and control systems preferred.

Must have a demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to learn required. Strong blue print reading experience and ability to utilize dynamometers, indicators, micrometers and dial calipers required.

Six sigma green belt certification, or similar certification; or being willing to complete within one year.

Ability to carry out multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Must have practical computer knowledge including proficiency with Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Outlook).

Willingness and ability to continue training to upgrade capabilities in technical and interpersonal areas by independent study and formal training.

Knowledge of test adapters, gas and engine stand requirements, test procedures and work instructions.

What we believe

Inclusion: Respecting Individuals

Integrity: Honoring truth

Excellence: Focusing on results

Responsibility: Our commitment

Collaboration: Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner 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, disability or protected veteran status.

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