BorgWarner reviews

3.9

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,273 total reviews)
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Joseph F. Fadool

73% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

BorgWarner has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,273 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BorgWarner employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0
Mar 6, 2018

There are better choices; Don't plan on making a career there.

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Pros

Although base pay is somewhat low, bonuses are often exceptional (a holdover from the days when BorgWarner was private and upper management was incentivized). Current ineffective CEO is thankfully being replaced this year (none too soon).

Cons

BorgWarner's main problems stem from their "operating model" which places full fiscal responsibility and authority on the individual plants. While this is good for short-term results, it drives the plant managers to minimize staff, cut corners and ignore the future. Engineers are chronically understaffed, HR has no role (no training, etc.) and support systems (like IT) are outdated or ineffective. It also results in extreme competition between plant managers as they vie to be recognized by their distant management. There is also a move to rid the company of higher paid, more experienced employees, as their salaries are higher than new recruits. To avoid age discrimination lawsuits, experienced employees sometimes find their "jobs eliminated". Top performers are recognized but then fall out of favor. Best to keep your head down. The lack of career development, lack of loyalty to top performers and politics make this a place where one does not want to spend much time at. Understaffing, lack of career development, and lack of a future vision is in stark contrast to others of similar size. Upper (corporate) management is disconnected, arrogant and often is involved in "infighting". They need to lead and have a vision.

4.0
Mar 6, 2018

Administrative Assistant

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great atmosphere and good coworkers

Cons

Too many late nights during board meeting preparation

4.0
Mar 1, 2018
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Pros

Strong global company Growing Involved in local community Promotes from within

Cons

Accustomed to being a smaller shop. Mindsets need to grow with business New talent needed

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