Specialist, Technical

Magna International•Troy, MI

8d•$105,000 - $140,000

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. Group Summary: Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market. JOB SUMMARY Recognized as an expert in the organization or the automotive industry in the area of e-coating, pre-treatment and/or powder coating.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field of study
Minimum ten plus (10+) years of related experience required
Less than one (1) year of related supervisory experience required
Creativity and technical ability to initiate, direct, and control specific projects within an assigned area of expertise
Knowledge of automotive body and chassis requirements
Expert knowledge within an assigned area of responsibility

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field of study
one to three (1-3) years of related supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Cosma global divisions, engineering, and R&D with technical issues.
Communicate technical results to both intern and external technical resources.
Coordinate and lead communication initiatives with global divisions regarding equipment advances, new technologies, best practices, lessons learned, and process optimization.
Interface with OEM customers and provide single focus for engineering representation.
Develop new technologies to meet increasing customer requirements relative to innovation.
Fill pipeline of R&D projects to stay ahead of customer specifications and requirements.
Conceive novel approaches to new applications/products or existing issues.
Create RFQs for requirements necessary to carry out divisional and R&D projects in order to understand potential cost and/or benefits.
Troubleshoot divisional issues.
Provide necessary consultation required to help launch programs or manufacturing facilities.
Recommend alterations and enhancements to improve quality of products, systems, or procedures.
Responsible for keeping the organization abreast of developments in a designated area of expertise.
Plan training sessions, establish procedures, and document lessons learned for future use.
Plan and execute testing, development, DOE, and pre-production trials.
Prepare project progress reports and business cases showing current and potential costs for ongoing and upcoming projects.
Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications in a designated area of expertise.
Analyze engineering results and propose product changes to determine feasibility, improvement of components and systems, and functional performance specifications.
Confer with engineering personnel to prepare design modifications as required to satisfy performance requirements.
Interpret technical specifications from OEMs.
Perform periodic audits of divisions or suppliers that fall within an assigned area of expertise.
Review supplier analytical results to aid divisions in monitoring their processes.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Act with honesty and integrity, and make ethical business choices in accordance with Magna’s Compliance Policies and Procedures.
May be required to perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include: interviewing, training employees, and planning, assigning, or directing work.