Facilities Area Manager (Industrial Solutions)

Position

Facilities Area Manager (Industrial Solutions)

Location

Hendersonville, NC

This position will be based at the BorgWarner Arden facility in Western North Carolina and will transition to a new facility in Hendersonville, NC.

About Us

BorgWarner has nearly a 100-year legacy of innovation, delivering advanced mobility solutions worldwide. We’re now expanding into the high-growth data center market, providing advanced power generation systems for AI-driven data centers and microgrid applications. This growth builds our expertise in turbocharging, thermal management, power electronics, and advanced controls - reflecting our commitment to development, sustainability, and real-world impact. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that bring 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 the 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!

For a listing of openings in the Hendersonville area please visit: BorgWarner Openings

Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the following for all full-time employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium
• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) with potential of 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
• Competitive annual incentive program tied to business results

Job Purpose

We’re building a brand-new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to creating power generation systems for data centers and microgrid applications. This new hub will be at the heart of BorgWarner’s latest growth initiative, bringing together engineering, innovation, and technology in one dynamic space. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of sustainable power and driving breakthrough solutions from day one. To learn more about BorgWarner's Industrial Solutions business, please visit: BorgWarner Industrial Solutions .

In this role, the Facilities Area Manager is responsible for facilities engineering and construction project management. The Facilities Area Manager will enhance and improve the infrastructure systems while leading capital projects and renovations across the Hendersonville plant. The role supports engineering operations, lab readiness, and strategic initiatives and ensures compliance with environmental, safety, and energy standards. This role is critical to enabling product development, testing, and innovation activities across multiple engineering domains. This role reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities Engineering
  • Collaborate with product engineering and validation teams to ensure facility readiness for new programs and testing protocols.
  • Supervise external contractors supporting Facility work at the site.
  • Maintain documentation for facility layouts and facility equipment specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 14001, OSHA, VDA TISAZ, IATF 16949 standards including BorgWarner’s global facility standards.
  • Support sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency improvements that support ISO 50001.

• Construction Project Engineering
  • Manage construction and renovation projects including lab expansions, infrastructure upgrades, office reconfigurations and coordination of external contractors.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and building codes.
  • Provide project management for scope changes related to lab infrastructure and engineering support.
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resource plans for projects.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely and compliant execution.
  • Apply BorgWarner’s Facility Design Guidelines for site selection, building systems, and sustainability.
  • Oversee construction quality, safety, and adherence to local codes and corporate standards.
  • Provide engineering support for capital investment planning and execution.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in facilities or construction project engineering, preferably in an automotive technical center or R&D environment
• Strong understanding of building systems, lab infrastructure, and construction management.
• Experience managing capital projects and facility upgrades.
• Experience with CAD tools, facility management software, and project scheduling tools.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, IATF 16949, ISO 50001 and OSHA standards.
• Excellent communication, project management, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What We Believe

• Inclusion: Respecting individuals
• Integrity: Honoring truth
• Excellence: Focusing on results
• Responsibility: Our commitment
• Collaboration: Building trust

Safety

This position will adhere to the BorgWarner Environmental Health and Safety Program by following all safety rules, procedures, practices, training, and safe use of equipment; this includes use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. This individual will work in a way that stresses the importance of preventing injury, accidents, or illnesses to themselves or co-workers by correcting or reporting unsafe situations, incidents, or occurrences to their Team Lead immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BorgWarner is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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