Trent Randles
Engineering Manager - Transfer Case Assembly & Operational Excellence
BorgWarner
Trent Randles has more than 20 years' experience in the automotive industry and has worked for Automotive Tier-1 suppliers for more than a decade, including Plastic Omnium, Magna Seating and now BorgWarner. Holding various engineering positions in operations, design, program launch and engineering leadership has given him a unique perspective of the manufacturing industry. Throughout his career he’s led multiple digital transformation initiatives involving Digital Twins, Augmented Reality, and Cyber-Physical Production Systems.
In his current role he oversees transfer case assembly for manufacturing engineering across BorgWarner's factory sites in Seneca, South Carolina, including overseeing industrial engineering, continuous improvement and training. He also serves as the plant's representative for BorgWarner's digitalisation council, supporting the CEO's efforts to advance technology and processes.
Trent holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology Management from University of South Carolina – Upstate and a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University. He is passionate about advancing technology in manufacturing, learning from others in this area and being a mentor to those seeking knowledge about it.
BorgWarner
For more than 130 years, BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) has been a transformative global product leader bringing successful mobility innovation to market. With a focus on sustainability, we're helping to build a cleaner, healthier, safer future for all. Guided by our commitment to inclusion, integrity, excellence, responsibility and collaboration, we deliver innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market.