Magna International · 22 hours ago
Senior Research Engineer/Advanced Engineering
Troy, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMagna International is a mobility technology company focused on developing industry-leading automotive technologies. The Senior Research Engineer/Advanced Engineering will work on technology projects within the Corporate R&D Advanced Body Domain, collaborating with internal and external teams to support the evaluation and development of new automotive technologies.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
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
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
Experience working with body, structures, exterior, seating, and mechatronics and their integration into various systems
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
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly method
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering
Experience working with Teamcentre to review CAD, cut sections, and present
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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2024 (3)
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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
Recent News
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