Product Development Engineer

Location

San Luis Potosi, México

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. 

Our Culture

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.  We believe the health and safety of our employees are a top priority.

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 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.

You may see the list of requirements and feel you do not meet all of them. However, remember that BorgWarner thinks differently. If your qualifications align with the majority of those outlined in this job description, we encourage you to apply and share your experience and skills with us.

Job Purpose

A Product Development Engineer (PDE) is responsible for the design, development and release of components that are used in conjunction with each other within an assembly to meet the overall performance requirements of a product.

The PDE works within the eDrive Engineering organization in collaboration with the Product Engineers, CAD Designers and CAE (Component – Aided Engineering) Engineers.

The PDE must be capable of completing work requests from the Product Engineer to meet the defined program performance requirements and timing.

The PDE must also request design and analysis work from the CAD and/or CAE team members while working simultaneously with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and suppliers to achieve component release.

The PDE simultaneously works with manufacturing team and assembly disciplines, GSM (Global Supplier Management), SDE (Supplier Development Engineer), and suppliers to receive input and to address technical issues in preparation of production launch, and during production to support cost reductions and robustness improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Have a good understanding of Automotive Driveline or Powertrain components
• Good analytical skills for designing and analyzing components and sub-systems
• Thorough knowledge of component drawing requirements, including tolerances, GD&T, and their use in stack calculations
• Perform engineering analysis and calculations on components and sub-systems and present rationale to program team
• Issue CAE requests and provide direction as needed for analysis of systems and components.
• Create and maintain component and/or sub-system DFMEAs and use them to define Special Characteristics
• Create design work orders and provide direction to CAD as necessary to develop the product design. Approve and release engineering drawings.
• Create ADVP&R to validate components and write lab work orders to direct technicians to conduct testing on components.
• Analyse components for wear and durability.
• Write test reports relating to the outcome of tests performed.
• Be the point of contact for technical discussions with Purchasing, suppliers, and Supplier Development Engineers.
• Create technical criteria for supplier selection and participate in the selection process.
• Support global engineering organization with knowledge and best practices.
• Promote component re-use through knowledge of the global component family.
• Review / Approve internal and external change requests.
• Provide technical support for component issues arising in validation or warranty concerns.
• Provide cost reduction ideas for their respective component families.
• Work in Siemens Teamcenter to manage drawings, BOM (Bill Of Materials) structure, and 3D models.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally to manufacturing sites, with a primary focus on gaining hands-on knowledge of the assembly line and providing support for component design and production-related concerns as needed.
• New Business Opportunity (NBO) pursuits by designing and developing complete mechanical systems, including integrated drive modules (iDMs) and fully assembled eMotors.
• Provide support for Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives within application projects to optimize cost, performance, and manufacturability.

What we are looking for

Required

Education

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (minimum requirement)

Industry Experience:

• Over 5 years of engineering experience in the automotive sector or a or a global manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with EV and ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) Powertrain systems, including powertrain, transmission, and electric drive module components is required.
• Background in powertrain systems, with demonstrated experience in development, or integration regarded as an asset.
• Demonstrated success in the design, development, and launch of advanced powertrain systems, with a strong track record of delivering high-performance solutions from concept to production

Technical Expertise:

• Experience and/or training in Root Cause Analysis is preferred
• Manufacturing and assembly process knowledge is required
• Excellent drive for results with the ability to coordinate projects from start to completion
• Self-directed/self-motivated
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Digital Proficiency:

• Teamcenter knowledge
• Proficient with Microsoft office products - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred

Manufacturing Knowledge:

• Understanding of key manufacturing processes including casting, housing, gear system, lubrication, machining, heat treatment, surface treatments, and molding is preferred.

Technical Expertise:

• Experience in powertrain, driveline and/or 4WD systems is preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in 2D/3D CAD modeling and technical drawing using NX primarily and CATIA as preferred.
• Experience and/or training in APQP
• Experience and/or training in DFM/DFA
• Understanding of various testing & validation processes; Fatigue testing, NVH testing, Thermal testing, environmental testing, Endurance testing is a plus.
• Experience mathematically modelling static and dynamic systems using free body diagrams, kinematic equations, Simulink, Excel, or other engineering tools.

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Professional & Interpersonal Skills:

• High proficiency in English
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with proven ability to work effectively in team environments. Requires professional verbal and written communication skills, along with the capability to manage complex technical details with precision.
• Team-oriented with excellent organizational abilities, including prioritization, multitasking, handling multiple projects simultaneously and deadline management
• Service-oriented mindset with a proactive approach
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Technical Writing
• Software/Hardware and General Training

What We Offer

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and professional growth:

• Paid Time Off: holiday entitlement, including vacation days, public holidays, and personal leave.
• Health & Wellness: Access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs and employee assistance services.
• Career Development: Opportunities for continuous learning through training programs, technical workshops, and leadership development initiatives.
• Professional Growth: Support for career advancement through mentorship, performance feedback, and internal mobility across global teams.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative, inclusive work environment that values employee contributions.

Join the company that is creating solutions that support a cleaner, more energy-efficient world. For more information about BorgWarner, please visit www.borgwarner.com

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