Magna International · 1 day ago
Specialist, Technical
Troy, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
CA$105K/yr - CA$140K/yr
10+ years expMagna International is a leading automotive technology company that provides innovative body and chassis solutions. They are seeking a Specialist in Technical to lead and coordinate technical initiatives within the automotive industry, focusing on e-coating, pre-treatment, and powder coating processes.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
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
Qualification
Required
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 experience required; one to three (1-3) years of experience preferred
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
Preferred
Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field of study
one to three (1-3) years of experience preferred
None
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (3)
2021 (1)
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
2025-12-13
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2025-11-21
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