Program Engineer

Magna International•Nashville, IL

About The Position

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Group Summary: The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Requirements

B.S. - Engineering or Technical Degree
3 years experience in a product related engineering position in a manufacturing or product design environment.
One year continuous work experience.
Must have good problem solving skills.
Must have strong project management skills.
Must have good computer skills.
Must work well with others.
Must have good communication skills – both verbal and written.
Must have the ability to make group presentations.
Must be well presented due to the high degree of customer interface.
Must have the ability to read automotive blueprints and engineering specifications.

Nice To Haves

In special circumstances, candidates who have not met the required education, but have substantial manufacturing work experience that is applicable to the job may be considered.

Responsibilities

Functions as liaison with customer’s product engineering groups and Nascote contracted product engineering and design sources.
Directs tool/fixture builds, prototype and pre-production builds and gives product engineering direction for production launch and sample approval.
Monitors and controls program costs associated with prototype and production tooling and prototype parts production.
Provides product design input especially related to manufacturing feasibility.
Institutes product design cost reduction ideas.
Coordinates product engineering changes.
Leads or participates in team-oriented problem solving efforts.
Performs or directs all customer and Nascote required product engineering management tasks (engineering timelines, open issues reporting, design reviews, DFMEA, etc.).
Must be competent in and utilize AIAG "Core Tools"
Coordinates Nascote launch of new products with program specific launch teams.
Maintains an acceptable attendance record.
Provides engineering input for new product quotations.
Participates in department initiatives - e.g. business plan development / execution, procedure development, QOS.
Participates in department meetings.
Completes documentation of activities as required.
Maintains a clean and safe work area.
Submits cost reduction and innovation ideas.
Performs other tasks as assigned.