Senior Engineer - Active Systems

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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:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Understand and lead team with development of Actuator Driven Mechanical Systems by evaluating Design concepts on multiple occasions along the program design timeline.
• Provides engineering direction throughout the new product development process and supports the design development, including but not limited to the development of preliminary design criteria and concepts.  Oversees and reviews design criteria and concepts working with designers and other engineers
• Creates and maintains engineering and program documentation, including but not limited to DFMEA’s, DVP&R’s, timelines, open issues, budget tracking, GD&T, ECN’s and DCR’s.  Directs, monitors and approves engineering and program documentation activities completed by other engineers on programs
• Coordinates/facilitates and documents benchmarking activities.  Develop or adhere to (depending on RASIC) program targets based on benchmarks for complex systems
• Represents Exteriors Engineering on moderately complex technical programs and major issues both internally and externally with minimum supervision
• May coach, counsel and mentor assigned product engineers in accordance to Magna Employee Charter.  May consult performance reviews, promotions, and monitor training / development needs.  May assist in succession and career progression planning
• Leads and co-ordinate activities with minimal guidance with CAE, testing, plants, R&D, Program Management, Sales and Marketing as required (e.g. RASIC Chart, Gate Reviews, etc.)
• Leads the investigation and resolves complex components or multiple subsystems and/or assembly problems utilizing 8d’s, DOE’s and other critical thinking problem-solving tools. This includes support of SixSigma projects as required using DFSS tools.
• Supports prototype manufacturing and build activities, and lead design coordination with Tier 2 suppliers.
• Provides engineering support including BOM development, feasibility studies and technical presentations to support quote activities. 
• Responsible for compliance analysis implementation of regulatory, legislative and Customer Specific Requirements.  
• Actively participates in continuous product improvements and innovation, and assists in product development cost control.
• Coordinate innovation development of materials and services (e.g. mockups, rapid prototypes, developmental testing, etc.)
• Supports engineering book of knowledge with documentation pertaining to new product/process descriptions, where appropriate.
• Identifies best practices and lessons learned opportunities to be utilized in product designs and communicates lessons learned for the benefit of other programs.
• Identifies and reports any problems relating to the product, process and quality system.

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 - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Language – English, other languages a plus

Travel – Ability to travel as necessary locally & internationally to support business needs (up to 10-15%)

Location – Troy, MI US (Currently Hybrid schedule)

Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills –

• 5+ years diversified engineering experience. 
• Experience with electromechanical or mechatronic components preferred
• Knowledge of basic electrical engineering principles and SW/HW development process preferred
• Kinematics and actuator experience with automotive active systems (Grille shutters, air deflectors, running boards, & spoilers etc.)
• CFD and Wind tunnel testing experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills with both written and verbal communications

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

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.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Exteriors