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Magna International · 3 months ago

Senior Research Engineer/Advanced Engineering

Troy, Michigan, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Magna International is a leading mobility technology company that focuses on developing innovative automotive technologies. The Senior Research Engineer will work on technology projects within the Corporate R&D Advanced Body Domain, leading the evaluation and development of new technologies across various vehicle systems.

AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of new technologies and/or product and/or system ideas, either adding content per vehicle (CPV) – top line (revenue) and/or improving profitability (bottom line)

Analyze automotive market trends along with region-specific regulations and develop a domain-specific, futuristic, two-generational product and technology roadmap, in collaboration with Magna groups. (body, structures, exteriors, seating, and mechatronics)

Collaborate with Magna group R&D teams to identify and develop product and process gaps to improve CPV or reduce product cost

Initiate new R&D projects by developing problem statements and value propositions

Execute end–to–end Proof of Technology (PoT) or Proof of Concept (PoC) using Ideation Development Process (IDP)

Provide input into project prioritization based on total addressable, relevant market analysis, working with other Magna R&D and business development groups

Conduct advanced development studies to support program timing and budget goals

Participate in the ideation process while identifying gaps in the current product or manufacturing technology to guide and provide future R&D efforts to improve the top and/or bottom line

Perform deep dive analyses on current problem statements (product and process), status-quo (materials, design, process, BOM, DVP&R, D-FMEA, etc), and its cost drivers or technology gaps

Analyze engineering results and propose product changes to determine the feasibility and improvement of components, systems, and functional/performance specifications

Analyze customer requirements and develop KPIs for new products or technologies in alignment with the Magna group/s

Plan and lead IDP gate reviews, and related cross-functional efforts with internal/external customers with required documentation (example – DVP&R, D-FMEA, KPI, etc.) defined within IDP

Confer with other Research Engineers to clarify or resolve problems and develop design solutions

Collaborate with CAD Design Engineers and Designers for the generation of 2D/3D CAD data

Continue to innovate on behalf of internal and external customers

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringMechatronicsProduct DevelopmentTeamcentreMicrosoft OfficeInfluencing SkillsCollaborationCommunication SkillsSelf-motivation

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering

5+ years of recent experience working either as a Researcher, Technical Lead, Product/System engineer in body / exterior / seating/ mechatronics, and their integration into various systems

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly method

Excellent collaborator seeking WIN-WIN scenario

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)

Technical ability and creativity to initiate, direct, and control specific projects

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High Self-motivation, Never Settle, and Be-Curious (15-Why) thinking

Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively across teams

Ensure all Company policies, procedures, plant standards, and safety rules are consistently adhered to

Display a positive attitude towards safety, work safely and follow all the Company's safety policies and procedures

Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act

Ensure all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated

Respond to and investigate all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately

Take an active part in the office/division's safety program by performing regular workplace inspections, effectively investigate accidents/incidents promptly and assist in meeting or exceeding the office/division's safety goals

Preferred

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering preferred

Experience working with Teamcentre to review CAD, cut sections, and present (preferred)

Company

Magna International

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Magna International is a mobility tech company and auto supplier that engages in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, and seating.

Founded in 1957

Aurora, Ontario, CAN

10001+ employees

http://www.magna.com/

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