Engineer, Senior- Tooling

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Seneca, SC, USA
In-Office
81K-111K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Other
The Role
Leads the design, development, launch, optimization, and support of manufacturing tooling and related processes. Coordinates with suppliers, vendors, project teams, and engineering disciplines to deliver compliant tooling on schedule and budget. Resolves complex tooling issues, improves tool life and sharpening processes, manages documentation and inventory, evaluates vendors, oversees projects, and mentors engineers. Requires expertise in tooling drawings, GD&T, SAP/MRP, safety, quality standards, and data-driven process improvement.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Senior Tooling Engineer leads the design, development, launch, optimization, and ongoing support of manufacturing tooling and related processes. This position coordinates with suppliers, vendors, project teams, and multiple engineering disciplines to ensure tooling and equipment are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with specifications, BorgWarner build requirements, safety expectations, and applicable quality standards. The role independently resolves complex tooling and process issues; uses data-driven analysis to improve tool life, sharpening processes, quality, cost, and operational performance; maintains accurate tooling documentation and inventory controls; and provides technical direction, mentoring, and strategic support to engineers and assigned personnel.

Key Roles & Responsibilities


Standard Duties :  

Coordinate with suppliers and project teams to ensure equipment and tooling is delivered on time, meeting all specifications, within budget and built to BorgWarner standards. Responsible for improvement of tools and processes

 

  • Ensure tooling/equipment is consistent with BorgWarner build requirements.
  • Problem solve tooling and process issues.
  • Responsible for safety in process design and in execution of daily activities.
  • Ensure compliance of practices, procedures and instructions relative to applicable corporate standards (ISO, TS, IATF, etc).
  • Ensure quality outputs from daily activities.
  • Use of proper data collection and analysis to ensure provided information is supported with data that reinforces the stated output. (ie. tool life tracking)
  • Accurate documentation of work output, including storage of designs, spare parts, quotes and budgets.
  • Ensure timely execution of planned activities.
  • Provide process design and improvements in a cost-efficient manner.
  • Proficient in completing cost justifications with acceptable ROI.
  • Foster good working relationship and demonstrate effective communication skills with vendors, team members, suppliers and project teams.
  • Manage large projects and/or large volume of projects; provides strategic support.
  • Ability to oversee the work of other engineers; provide direction, feedback and mentoring.
  • Independently develop approaches to projects; supervision is in the form of general discussions about desired results.
  • Determine the technical objectives of assignments.
  • Demonstrate proven ability to apply advanced engineering principles.
  • Understand the impact of one’s decisions on other areas of the business; work broadly across the organization by interacting with multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Embrace lifelong learning and Identify when it is necessary to acquire new knowledge and skills; take self-driven action to develop professionally.
  • Demonstrate an interest in learning about new and emerging tools and technology.
  • Recognized as a leader in problem solving of complex problems; mentor others by teaching engineering knowledge and skills.
  • Skillfully use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses, the costs and benefits and the short- and long-term consequences of different approaches.
  • Continuously act to prevent problems, pursue opportunities and improve system performance.
  • Develop innovative methods of obtaining or using resources when sufficient resources are not available.
  • Create work instructions, maintain, and train preset direct reports in daily job duties
  • Ensure perishable tools are on site to maintain function of the day-to-day business
  • Maintain and create records detailing regrinds, sharpening records, and tooling geometries
  • Spec out and choose tooling vendors based on delivery, cost, and design with ME input
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and verify sharpening process day to day
  • Be able to create new sharpening programs and revamp existing programs if deemed necessary
  • Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Knowledge/Skills

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.
  • Proficient with SAP/MRP system
  • GD&T
  • Ability to read tooling drawings

 

Additional Information:

  • Travel is occasionally required, up to 5% of the time to investigate new tooling suppliers, diagnose tooling problems, and generate cost savings ideas.

Safety and Physical Requirements:

  • All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with the safety policies and procedures.
  • Wear PPE when appropriate in designated campus areas.
  • Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. on occasion.
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Key Competencies

 Safety

  • Drive for Results
  • Functional Technical
  • Problem Solving
  • Process Management

Education & Experience

 Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree from an accredited institution

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years of professional engineering experience
  • Experience launching new equipment and tooling

                                                                                                                                              EEO Statement

“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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Salary Range:

$80,800 - $111,100

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Skills Required

  • Engineering or Engineering Technology degree from an accredited institution
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 5+ years of professional engineering experience
  • Experience launching new equipment and tooling
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency with SAP/MRP systems
  • Knowledge of GD&T
  • Ability to read tooling drawings

BorgWarner Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BorgWarner and has not been reviewed or approved by BorgWarner.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair for many roles, with “fair pay for job” and “pay is good” recurring alongside “competitive pay structure” in professional and engineering positions. Satisfaction appears stronger in technical/professional roles and certain locations.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, advocacy resources, and a dedicated U.S. benefits hub. Employer‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance broaden the protection.
  • Flexible Benefits — The offering spans HSAs/FSAs, retirement savings, disability, and formal vacation/holiday programs, with site‑specific reference guides and plan documents. Wellness‑linked options (including previously communicated no‑premium choices) add flexibility where available.

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