Program Engineer

Magna International•Nashville, IL

1d•$72,000 - $82,000

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. 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

2 years experience in a product related engineering position in a manufacturing or product design environment. One year continuous work experience.
Customer interface experience. Familiar with Ford WERS and GM’s EWO process.
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.
Must be able to lead a team and drive changes.

Responsibilities

Functions as liaison with customer’s Service groups and Magna Service Manager.
Investigates current service complexity, identifies shortcomings, and establishes methods to overcome them.
Establishes "Design for Service" guidelines and communicates to Engineering.
Establishes methods to reduce Service complexity/reduce equipment required for Service (punch presses, etc).
Summarizes Service volumes by part and evaluates packaging requirements to ensure optimum order quantities.
Confirms accuracy of I drive BOM for Service Requirement- audit function
Identifies cost savings opportunities associated with Service pricing submissions, packaging improvements, Inventory management, etc.
Acts as lead engineer regarding Ford Direct Service Shipments/GM Direct Service Shipments.
Manages "delaunches" of programs- coordinating scrap authorization of equipment, reducing paint bucks, etc.
Leads or participates in team oriented problem solving efforts.
Identifies opportunities to adjust Service pricing.
Maintains an acceptable attendance record.
Performs Program Engineering role on already launched programs on a time availability basis- program maintenance.
Provides engineering input for new product quotations.
Participates in department initiatives - e.g. business plan development / execution, procedure development, QOS.
Must be competent in and utilize AIAG "Core Tools"
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.
Acts as Program Engineer for new programs in cases where workload requires assistance.