Senior Engineer

Magna International • Troy, MI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. Magna invests in its employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of their global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. 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. The Senior Product Engineer applies engineering principles and analytical techniques to the design and/or development of product concepts, components, or assemblies. The Senior Product Engineer will be responsible for process, material and product development targeted toward new business applications for Magna Exteriors, and will provide a focused area of expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in related field, or equivalent job experience preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of diversified engineering experience.
• Ability to show increasing responsibility over time.
• Ability to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead new development projects focusing on new concepts, cost savings, global activities and obtaining new business.
• Create & execute goals, timing and cost for project(s).
• Track & evaluate emerging technologies.
• Monitor and benchmark competitors.
• Communicate/coordinate projects between divisions, sales, targeted programs, customer needs and corporate representative.
• Functions as a development specialist with a particular expertise in part design, materials, processes and tooling.
• Support Exteriors Sales group in pursuing new business.
• Participate as a lead member of the Global Expert Team to coordinate development activities across all of Exteriors and Magna worldwide.
• Supports and implements the ‘Innovation Development Process’.
• Identifies design work and creates design specifications for a variety of complex product components to obtain operational, cost, quality, and/or manufacturing feasibility improvements.
• Analyzes highly complex design problems and formulates engineering conclusions by the application of engineering and/or mathematical principles.
• Consults with personnel in various engineering activities relative to the design, drafting, and experimental construction of product components.
• Provides technical support and follow-up on Design/Product Validation activities.
• Create and maintain DFMEA, DVP, Open Issue Lists and Timelines.
• Represent our company professionally, and with a high level of integrity and enthusiasm.
• Develop customer relationships that support our ability to be successful.
• Effectively network and communicate to utilize resources within the company.
• Effective Communication with Employees, Managers, Divisions and Customers.
• Other job duties as required and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic environment
• Support and resources to succeed
• Exciting, varied responsibilities
• Wide range of development prospects
• Career path should be as unique as you are
• Magna is an equal opportunity employer and hires on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior