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Product Engineer

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Hybrid
Troy, MI
Junior
Hybrid
Troy, MI
Junior
Develops and launches automotive exterior products and components, supporting product and process development, prototype tooling, builds, validation, and OEM activities. Responsibilities include analyzing design problems, creating specifications, coordinating cross-functional projects, supporting material procurement, maintaining DFMEA and DVP documentation, addressing customer-specific requirements, and providing technical direction to design personnel. Travel may be required for division and OEM launches.
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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

The Product Engineer applies engineering principles and analytical techniques to the design and/or development of product concepts, components, or assemblies. The Product Engineer will be responsible for process, material and product development targeted toward development and launch of new product programs for Magna Exteriors. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support program management in product and process development including prototype tooling and builds.

  • Create & execute goals, timing and cost for project(s).  

  • Communicate/coordinate projects between program management, engineering, customer representatives and corporate representative. 

  • Assist in material procurement and support for prototype build operations in coordination with divisional resources. 

  • Identifies design work and creates design specifications for a variety of complex product components to obtain operational, cost, quality, and/or manufacturing feasibility improvements. 

  • Analyzes complex design problems and formulates engineering conclusions by the application of engineering and/or mathematical principles. 

  • Consults with personnel in various engineering activities relative to the design, drafting, and experimental construction of product components. 

  • Provides technical support and follow-up on Design/Product Validation activities. 

  • Travel as necessary to support Division and OEM launch activities or part development. 

  • Provides engineering direction and support to design personnel. 

  • Responsible for implementation of Customer Specific Requirement per OEM as required Refer to Quality per QSR handbook on the E&I web. 

  • Create and maintain DFMEA, DVP, Open Issue Lists and Timelines as required. 

  • Support requests of program management as needed. 

 

Other Job Elements: 

 

  • Represent our company professionally, and with a high level of integrity and enthusiasm. 

  • Develop customer relationships that support our ability to be successful. 

  • Effectively network and communicate to utilize resources within the company. 

  • Effective Communication with Employees, Managers, Divisions and Customers. 

  • Other job duties as required and/or assigned. 

 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

Education/Special Knowledge/Skills – BS degree in related field, or equivalent job experience preferred. 

 

Experience – 1 to 3 years of diversified engineering experience preferred.  

 

Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, may require travel.  

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.


AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.


Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.


Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors

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