Validation Laboratory Supervisor
BorgWarner
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 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! - Job purpose - BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for a “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as a Validation Laboratory Supervisor. In this role, responsible for leading a team of engineers and technicians in the evaluation, implementation and execution of Validation Tests for Automotive power electronics, electronics and some drive module assembly products. - Your responsibilities - Leadership: - Lead, guide and train a team of validation engineers and technicians in the evaluation, implementation and execution of Validation Tests for Automotive power electronics, electronics and some drive module assembly products. - Monitor team performance on project critical key characteristics, adjust staffing & methods to achieve goals, resource planning. - Ensure team’s process compliance: guide team in development process implementation, monitoring, and improvements. - Setting goals and performance reviews of direct reports - Manages team skill set, training and development plan. - Actively assists, or provides direction to team as required. - Assists in budgeting and other financial tasks. - Support open communication within the team. - Technical Oversight: - Manage validation projects including planning, scheduling, execution and reporting - Coordinate and track all validation related activities to ensure alignment with program milestones and customer deadlines - Participate in procurement process and commissioning of new test benches, validation equipment and instrumentation needed for successful program execution - Support building and development of validation lab infrastructure, including facility layout, utilities and test equipment - Drive the validation process throughout the product development V-shape cycle from product concept to production launch - Analyze test data, compare results against technical requirements defined in Polarion and provide technical guidance for the design team - Ensure proper documentation of test procedures, results, and 8D reports in compliance with quality and customer standards (e.g. IATF 16949, ISO 17025) - Maintain and calibrate test benches and measurement systems to ensure equipment availability and accuracy - Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including lab processes, efficiency, and data management practices - Promote and implement Lean principles, 8D methodologies in problem solving and lessons learned from other programs - Manage projects in planning, development, and test execution in validation laboratory. - Support, maintain, and update planning and tracking activities. - Responsible for requirements analysis, equipment definition, procurement and commissioning. - Develop and implement validation lab infrastructure. - Manage the Validation Process activities during the product design cycle from product concept to production launch. - Manage critical path timing issues to ensure on time test development completion. - Analysis of test data and comparison to requirements. - Be involved in continuous improvement and maintenance of the validation test equipment - Work with other BorgWarner engineers and departments to ensure that program goals are met, schedules are maintained, and problems encountered during the validation process are resolved. - Collaboration and Communication: - Develop an open and collaborative team culture and ensure global strong cooperation with our engineering teams at other technical centers and plants globally - Work closely with all other engineering and non-engineering functions e.g., Global Supply Management, Quality, Launch Management, Project Management, etc. to ensure teams are well connected and driving towards safe and flawless launch of our products. - Innovation and Problem Solving: - Identify and resolve technical issues that arise during the validation process. - Document and share best-practices. - Quality and Compliance: - Manage and administer quality ac
