Engineering Program Manager (Clutch & Fluids Products)
Leads design and development of BorgWarner's brake/clutch products in Shanghai, driving hardware and software engineering activities, prototype builds, validation, and launch while acting as the technical interface with customers. Core toolkit includes CAD (Creo, AutoCAD), DFMEA, GD&T, and global automotive standards like ECE, FMVSS, ISO, and GB.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Shanghai - China
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, or related field
- ≥5 years of experience in automotive Brake and Clutch Products
- Experience in automotive brake systems, familiar with system simulation and control strategies
- Strong knowledge of automotive brake system design and working principles
- Familiar with relevant regulations and standards (ECE R13/R13H, FMVSS, ISO, GB/T)
- Proficient in 2D/3D CAD design tools (e.g. Creo, AutoCAD)
- Strong understanding of DFMEA, GD&T, and engineering validation processes
- Excellent communication and coordination skills for cross-functional and international teams
- Customer-oriented mindset with experience in technical communication and issue resolution
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Nice to have
- Experience covering both hardware and software aspects of brake systems
- Experience or knowledge in wet friction brake systems, e.g. wet brakes integrated into e-Motor Driving Modules / e-Axle systems
- Experience with electrified powertrain applications (EV/e-Axle systems)
- Knowledge of wet friction materials and tribology (especially wet clutch/brake systems)
Full description
The role involves customer technical interface, leading engineering development activities, cross-functional collaboration, ensuring compliance with global automotive regulations and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of Brake Products, including components, assemblies, and system-level integration (experience and knowledge on brake system products are highly preferred)
- Lead both hardware and software development activities for brake systems (e.g., control logic, actuation systems, sensors)
- Act as a technical interface with customers, responsible for requirements clarification, issue resolution, and technical discussions
- Lead prototype build, validation testing, and product launch activities
- Ensure product designs meet performance, safety, durability, and timing/cost targets
- Support the 2D drawings and 3D CAD models in compliance with engineering standards
- Conduct or support DFMEA, design reviews, and risk assessments
- Establish and maintain the design guidelines of wet brake components and assembly.
- Ensure compliance with global automotive regulations and standards (e.g., ECE, FMVSS, ISO, GB standards)
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, testing, manufacturing, purchasing, quality) to ensure successful project delivery
- Contribute to continuous improvement of brake system technologies and engineering processes
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, or related field
- ≥5 years of experience in automotive Brake and Clutch Products (mandatory)
- Experience in automotive brake systems (mandatory), familiar with system simulation and control strategies for braking systems
- Experience covering both hardware and software aspects is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of automotive brake system design and working principles
- Familiar with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., ECE R13/R13H, FMVSS, ISO, GB/T)
- Experience or knowledge in wet friction brake systems is highly preferred
- e.g., wet brakes integrated into e-Motor Driving Modules / e-Axle systems
- Proficient in 2D/3D CAD design tools (e.g., Creo, AutoCAD)
- Strong understanding of DFMEA, GD&T, and engineering validation processes