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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least seven years of experience in plastics, preferably in automotive.
• Proficiency in injection-molding processes, materials, equipment, tooling, and paint/coating processes.
• Hands-on experience with polymer characterization, including DSC, TGA, FTIR, melt flow and rheology, and mechanical and impact testing.
• Knowledge of TPO, PC blends, ASA, PP compounds, PU/thermosets, and paint/coating systems.
• Experience with design of experiments (DOE), root-cause analysis tools, and statistical analysis.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Customer-focused approach.
• High motivation and experience working with confidentiality, discretion, and integrity.
• Ability to maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Consistently demonstrate flexibility and versatility.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid passport for periodic travel.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and industrialize material solutions aligned with Magna Exteriors’ top innovation projects.
• Execute assigned R&D and innovation projects according to the Innovation Development Process (IDP).
• Lead material qualification and approval to OEM specifications for thermoplastic substrates and resins.
• Provide materials technical support to assist manufacturing divisions with troubleshooting.
• Identify and evaluate developed materials offerings, including sustainable materials, and seek customer approval.
• Lead projects end to end, coordinating internal and external resources and reporting on technical progress, timing, and budget.
• Help create intellectual property, including invention disclosures and patents.
• Provide technical presentations and job-related seminars.
• Develop and maintain polymer-processing expertise, particularly in processes used within Magna Exteriors, including thermoplastics, thermosets, injection, compression, and paint processes.
• Follow company policies, corporate guidelines, applicable quality systems, and health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Conduct business ethically and in compliance with the Magna Code of Conduct.
• Participate in and support continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Take on special projects or other duties as required.

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic work environment.
• Support and resources to help employees succeed.
• Varied responsibilities and development prospects.