The ideal candidate is a recognized Manufacturing Systems Design, Lean Manufacturing, and Digitalization expert who can lead workshops, challenge equipment and process designs, drive automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives, coach engineering teams, and deploy manufacturing excellence practices across the organization while bridging traditional Industrial Engineering disciplines with the future of digital manufacturing.
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We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies, and vision for the future. We offer positions locally and globally with over 80 locations in 19 countries.
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
The Senior Industrial Engineer serves as a Manufacturing Systems Design (MSD), Lean Manufacturing, and Digitalization Subject Matter Expert responsible for improving manufacturing performance through system design, continuous improvement, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. This role partners with global manufacturing teams to optimize factory operations, support equipment and launch activities, drive digital transformation, and develop engineering capabilities across the organization.
The ideal candidate is a recognized Manufacturing Systems Design, Lean Manufacturing, and Digitalization expert who can lead workshops, challenge equipment and process designs, drive automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives, coach engineering teams, and deploy manufacturing excellence practices across the organization while bridging traditional Industrial Engineering disciplines with the future of digital manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Systems Design & Optimization
- Lead manufacturing system design activities including factory flow design, capacity planning, line balancing, material flow optimization, facility layouts, and future-state manufacturing development.
- Conduct manufacturing assessments and identify opportunities to improve productivity, flexibility, throughput, and capacity utilization.
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, problem solving, waste elimination, standard work, and productivity improvement.
- Drive operational excellence through the deployment of manufacturing best practices and continuous improvement strategies.
Equipment & Manufacturing Readiness
- Lead Equipment Concept Reviews (ECR), Equipment Design Reviews (EDR), FAT/SAT activities, Run Rate validations, and manufacturing readiness assessments.
- Evaluate automation concepts, equipment scalability, manufacturing effectiveness, and process robustness.
Digitalization & Industry 4.0
- Support the deployment of manufacturing digitalization initiatives, including manufacturing analytics, OEE systems, automation, machine vision, smart sensors, AI-enabled manufacturing solutions, and data-driven decision making.
- Partner with manufacturing and IT teams to implement smart factory technologies and digital manufacturing roadmaps.
Launch Support & Factory Planning
- Support new product launches through SPQVC gap-closure activities and launch readiness reviews.
- Lead plant layout development, footprint optimization, material flow improvements, and long-term manufacturing capacity planning.
Leadership, Training & Capability Development
- Facilitate manufacturing systems design, Lean Manufacturing, and equipment design workshops.
- Train, coach, and mentor manufacturing engineering teams while promoting standardized manufacturing excellence practices across multiple sites and regions.
- Influence cross-functional teams and lead improvement initiatives without direct authority.
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What we are looking for
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Manufacturing Systems Design
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
- Factory Layout and Capacity Planning
- Equipment Design and Manufacturing Readiness
- Industrial Engineering Methods and Productivity Improvement
- Strong facilitation, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in a global manufacturing environment
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Preferred Qualifications
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification.
- Experience with automation, machine vision, AI applications, and smart manufacturing technologies.
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0, Industrial IoT, manufacturing analytics, and digital manufacturing systems.
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and technical workshops.
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Salary Range:
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 7+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience
- Expertise in Manufacturing Systems Design
- Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
- Experience with factory layout and capacity planning
- Experience with equipment design and manufacturing readiness
- Knowledge of industrial engineering methods and productivity improvement
- Strong facilitation, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in a global manufacturing environment
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification
- Experience with automation, machine vision, AI applications, and smart manufacturing technologies
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0, Industrial IoT, manufacturing analytics, and digital manufacturing systems
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and technical workshops
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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