Magna International · 1 month ago
Manga Engineered Glass: Product Engineer PE 2
Holland, Michigan, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expMagna International is engaged in developing industry-leading automotive technologies and is seeking a Product Engineer for their Engineered Glass division. The Product Engineer will be responsible for applying engineering principles to the design and development of product concepts, components, and assemblies, supporting new product programs and current production initiatives.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
The Product Engineer at Magna Engineered Glass applies engineering principles and analytical techniques to the design and/or development of product concepts, components, or assemblies per the requirements of the Customer Specifications and Design / Performance Requirements
The Product Engineer will be responsible for process, material and product development targeted toward development and launch of new product programs for Magna Exteriors
They will also support current production programs with Customer Driven VA/VE investigations and local support with Manufacturing Lead CI events, as requested
Works closely with Magna Exteriors Design group to develop future concepts and advanced systems
Works in conjunction with all parties to strive for Best-in-Class Design for Manufacturing (DfMA) – design methodology that emphasizes manufacturing simplicity and assembly efficiency
Leads product engineering research, design, and development of new or advanced products in compliance with Automotive Standards and Customer Specifications from concept development to validated system
Is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all Customer generated Specification, Documents and Performance Requirements
With this knowledge, they lead and coordinate with the Design Team to assure the final frozen released design meets and or exceeds all Customer requirements
Supports the creation of Change Requests (CR) and Change Notices (CN) within the Magna Change X tool
Uses best practices to track all open CR/CN’s to resolution in the quickest possible turnaround time
Defines scope, plans, organizes, leads, and directs technical work and departmental efforts related to product, process, tooling, and materials as it relates to product design and development activities
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, coordinate, integrate internal data, and clearly articulate concepts, ideas, and other issues relating to product development engineering
Analyzes complex design problems and formulates engineering conclusions by the application of engineering and/or mathematical principles
Leads the investigation and resolves complex components or multiple subsystems and/or assembly problems utilizing 8d’s, Design of Experiments (DOE’s), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools and other problem-solving tools
Leads Customer facing VA/VE investigations and execution
Researches, recommends, and implements new and/or existing products, processes, materials, and equipment
Engages in comparative and competitive analysis to ensure utilization of most appropriate and beneficial techniques in a situation respectively
Coordinate’s development of materials and services for product developed to prove out concepts (e.g. mockups, rapid prototypes, developmental testing, etc.)
Identifies best practices and lessons learned opportunities to be utilized in product designs and communicates lessons learned for the benefit of other programs
Supports prototype, pre-production and production manufacturing and build activities, as required
Performs other duties as necessary for completion of projects and achievement of departmental goals
Performs procedures necessary for protection of intellectual property rights
Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers
Support program management in product and process development including prototype tooling and builds
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in an Engineering Curriculum or Technical Field
4 – 9 Years of Experience
Proven Skills in Project, EXCEL, Power Point, Word, etc
Ability to travel up to 25 %, during peak launch cycle
Be willing and physically capable of working in the manufacturing environment, 'on the floor' for extended periods as necessary, supporting the Pre and Postproduction Build and Launch Activities
Must also be willing to do the same at the Customers location if requested
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
Skilled in Direct Customer / Supplier Experience
Skilled in New Product Launch Experience
Skilled in Gated Launch Experience
Skilled in Automotive OEM Experience
Skilled in Negotiation and Public Speaking Experience
Solid Mathematics Skills
GD&T Common Knowledge and ability to read and understand Blueprints
Timeline Principal knowledge and usage Agile and or Waterfall
Ability to Create and maintain DFMEA, DVP, Open Issue Lists and Timelines as required
Preferred
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) – ASME Certification (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) Certification
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Product Engineering Tools and Methods Certificate
Six Sigma Belt Certificate
Computer Aided Design Knowledge (CAD)
Company
Magna International
Magna International is a mobility tech company and auto supplier that engages in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, and seating.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.79B2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $1.04B
2024-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $330.18M
2024-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M
Leadership Team
Philip Fracassa
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Jorg Meinrich
Purchasing Director
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