Materials Science Engineer

Position: Staff Materials Science Engineer
Location: Bent Creek

Staff Materials Science Engineer

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 Borg Warner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture Borg Warner  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 Borg Warner 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.

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Borg Warner Openings Pay & Benefits All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium

Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months

Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program

Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

Position Summary The Staff Materials Science Engineer serves as a senior technical individual contributor responsible for providing expert leadership in materials selection, development, qualification, and lifecycle management. This role supports the design, manufacturing, and sustainment of products by applying advanced materials science principles, driving data‑based decisions, and influencing material strategy across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Technical Expertise and Leadership Serve as a recognized technical authority in materials science, providing guidance to engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions.

Lead material‑related decision‑making for new product development, design changes, and long‑term technology initiatives.

Provide expert review and approval of material specifications, standards, and design guidelines.

Materials Development and Qualification Lead the evaluation, development, selection, and qualification of materials, including metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and coatings, to meet performance, cost, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

Define and oversee comprehensive material characterization and validation test plans.

Analyze and interpret mechanical, thermal, chemical, and microstructural data to support technical recommendations.

Failure Analysis and Risk Mitigation Lead material‑related failure investigations for manufacturing issues, non‑conformances, and field returns.

Apply root‑cause analysis methodologies and materials science fundamentals to identify corrective and preventive actions.

Support risk assessments related to material performance, reliability, and supply continuity.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner with design engineering teams to ensure material selections align with functional requirements, product life expectancy, and manufacturability.

Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to improve material processing methods and production yields.

Support supplier selection, qualification, and audit activities related to material capability and quality.

Mentorship and Organizational Impact Provide technical mentorship and coaching to early‑ and mid‑career engineers.

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