Project Engineer

About the role

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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

Magna Mechatronics & Mirrors develops intelligent access and vision systems that enhance vehicle safety, functionality, and user interaction. As a global automotive supplier and full-system partner, Magna brings together expertise across Mechatronics and Mirror systems to deliver integrated solutions that support the evolution of vehicle architectures.

Job Summary

Leads and supports assigned engineering programs from quotation and product development through launch, production support, engineering change management, and program close-out. Serves as a technical liaison between the customer, manufacturing facility, suppliers, Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, Finance, and other Magna locations. Coordinates engineering deliverables, product and process readiness, timing, cost, risk mitigation, validation, PPAP support, lessons learned, and continuous improvement activities within assigned areas of responsibility.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineering liaison between the manufacturing facility, customer, suppliers, internal cross-functional teams, and other Magna locations for assigned programs.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate engineering activities for assigned programs, including quotation support, design development, launch planning, production support, service transition, and program close-out.
• Lead or support technical studies, product design reviews, benchmarking, specification development, design books, feasibility reviews, validation planning, prototype builds, first-shot reviews, and product testing.
• Review product designs, drawings, specifications, customer requirements, engineering standards, and contract requirements for compliance, manufacturability, product integrity, and launch readiness.
• Coordinate resolution of engineering, design, tooling, validation, supplier, manufacturing, quality, timing, and customer issues; document open issues, action items, decisions, risks, and escalation needs.
• Support execution of PDP, APQP, launch readiness, gate reviews, risk assessments, customer milestones, and cross-functional deliverables for assigned programs.
• Evaluate, initiate, support, and approve engineering changes, specifications, drawing releases, change notices, deviation requests, and related documentation in accordance with customer and Magna requirements.
• Support project financial control through budget tracking, quote inputs, tooling and capital reviews, engineering cost estimates, cost avoidance, VA/VE activities, and timely escalation of cost or timing concerns.
• Prepare and present program status reports, technical reviews, launch readiness updates, open issue lists, timing updates, customer response summaries, and completion reports.
• Support PPAP readiness, validation completion, supplier PPAP status, production trial builds, run-at-rate activities, safe launch planning, and resolution of launch-related concerns.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action for product, process, supplier, customer, warranty, launch, and production issues using data-based problem solving methods.
• Capture, review, and apply lessons learned, best practices, TGW/R items, read-across actions, and continuous improvement opportunities to prevent repeat issues on future programs.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and data in applicable systems, which may include Teamcenter, SharePoint, ChangeX, customer portals, dashboards, reports, and other engineering or program management tools.
• Understand your responsibility for health and safety in the workplace. Cooperate with OSHA MIOSHA inspectors. Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. Follow all safety rules. Report unsafe conditions immediately. Report injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses, property damage immediately. Will not remove or make ineffective any protective device such as a guard, light curtain, etc. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment that the employee is not trained to operate. Will not use or operate any machine or equipment in a manner that may endanger any employee including themselves.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities outlined above, as well as other related responsibilities and assignments as directed by management or authorized personnel.

Qualifications

• Project and program management skills to plan, lead, track, communicate, and close engineering deliverables across quotation, development, launch, production support, and program close-out.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action skills for product, tooling, validation, supplier, manufacturing, quality, and customer concerns.
• Engineering knowledge of automotive product development, mirror systems, manufacturing processes, tooling, gaging, validation, APQP, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methods.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret customer requirements, engineering standards, drawings, specifications, timing plans, financial data, quality records, and technical information; integrate data into clear recommendations and actions.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, decision-making, and leadership skills to manage multiple programs, conflicting priorities, timing risks, budget concerns, and cross-functional issues with limited supervision.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively represent the Company with customers, suppliers, internal leadership, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to use standard and specialized engineering, reporting, customer, and program management systems to analyze data, maintain documentation, generate reports, and present information.
• Demonstrated ability to research, recommend, and implement new products, processes, materials, technologies, lessons learned, and continuous improvement actions that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and launch performance.

Education/experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferred.
• Five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

• At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success.
• 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 Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting