Program Engineer

Magna International•Lansing, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Engineer supports the launch and execution of assigned automotive programs from prototype through production. Working with the APQP team, the role coordinates with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to support successful program launches, meet sample and part delivery timelines, and address engineering, quality, and production issues. The position is based in person in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and follows a Monday–Friday, first-shift schedule. The role includes leading prototype and pre-production build requirements, supporting design and feasibility analysis, managing engineering changes, and conducting dimensional analysis and corrective actions. The Program Engineer also supports equipment run-offs and mold and paint trials, maintains prototype inventory and program records, and contributes to cost-saving initiatives. The facility is nicotine-free, and nicotine and 10-panel drug screenings are part of pre-employment screening.

Requirements

Minimum three years of experience in design or engineering of automotive exterior decorative trim, or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Proficiency with MS Office.
Knowledge of UG solids CAD.
Knowledge of Spinfire.
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Dependable, motivated, and eager to learn.
Compliance with the facility’s nicotine-free policy and pre-employment nicotine and 10-panel drug screenings.

Nice To Haves

Automotive manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Support the program manager and APQP team to ensure successful launches of assigned programs through the APQP process.
Lead prototype and pre-production build requirements and maintain a 100% on-time delivery rating.
Manage shipments through the customer pre-production build ordering and shipping portal.
Support design and feasibility analysis by providing mock-ups and developing prototype parts.
Participate in training production team members during start-up phases and attend launch team meetings as required.
Create exploded views and BOM analyses for assigned programs.
Lead analysis and corrective actions for part quality, gaging and CMM issues, secondary fixtures, paint supports, and tooling as directed.
Execute and implement internal and external engineering changes and ECNs.
Lead analysis and corrective actions for fit and dimensional problems, supplier issues, and other build concerns as directed.
Conduct dimensional analysis and corrective actions to support PPAP/ISIR, PTR, capability, and troubleshooting activities.
Participate in ECN change BOM audits and update Program Info Sheets.
Complete special projects, improvement ideas, and assignments as directed; perform other duties as assigned.
Perform and support New Equipment Run Offs and mold and paint trials.
Maintain prototype part inventory.
Document internal tool validation cost analysis and reporting.
Participate in and contribute to VA/VE and other cost-saving initiatives.
Provide cost and timing information for assigned ECNs, supplier parts, gages, and tooling as required.
Maintain an up-to-date open-issues tracking report, identify action items, follow up on completion, and schedule program support to meet milestones and customer expectations for on-time sample, prototype, and pre-production part delivery.