Technical Experts for Automotive Projects (m/w/x)

Magna International Limited; Graz; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility offers and parking

Home office and Flextime

Career, Training & Development

Canteen, cafes and shops

Childcare offers

Health programs and on-site consulting

Sustainability programs

Job summary

Magna Steyr is seeking experienced professionals for roles in engineering and manufacturing to advance automotive projects in Graz and beyond. The position requires a degree in engineering and several years of OEM experience, preferably with exposure to the Chinese market and European work environments.

Ideal candidates bring expertise in Lean Logistics, Six Sigma, FMEA or MTM, and are willing to relocate to Graz. Proficiency in Mandarin and English at C1 level is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Several years of experience in relevant fields; preferably with OEMs in China and Europe.
• Experience with modern automotive work systems: Lean Logistics, Six Sigma, FMEA, MTM.
• Willingness to relocate to Graz, Austria.
• Excellent Mandarin and English at C1 level; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute expertise across all process steps and project phases focusing on time, cost and quality.
• Develop, evaluate and optimize production, logistics, quality or sourcing processes for local or international automotive projects.
• Analyze complex requirements and translate into practical, future-oriented solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and suppliers to ensure progress.
• Drive continuous improvement, identify cost-saving opportunities and innovative approaches across processes and systems.

Skills

Engineering degree

Several years experience

Lean Logistics

Six Sigma

FMEA

MTM

Relocation to Graz

Mandarin (C1)

English (C1)

German desirable

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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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

As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna’s Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility.

Job Responsibilities

Are you ready to bring your expertise to an internationally successful company and play an active role in shaping our future with your ideas, experience and commitment?

For Local And International Projects At MAGNA STEYR, We Are Looking For Professionals With Several Years Of Working Experience, Complemented By Professional Experience In Europe, Who Have a Comprehensive Understanding Of The Chinese Automotive Market Landscape And Are Ready To Contribute Their Technical Expertise In One Of The Following Fields

• Manufacturing Engineering (Body in White, Paint, General Assembly)
• Logistics and Supply Chain Planning
• Quality Planning and Supplier Quality Assurance
• Infrastructure Management
• Procurement
• Information Technology

Your Tasks

• Contribute your expertise and focus on time, cost and quality across all process steps and project phases, ensuring efficient execution, sustainable results and best-in-class automotive manufacturing solutions.
• Develop, evaluate and optimize production, logistics, quality or sourcing processes and concepts for local or international automotive projects.
• Analyze complex technical, operational or market-related requirements and translate them into efficient, practical and future-oriented solutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and suppliers to ensure progress across all project phases.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying optimization potential, cost-saving opportunities and innovative approaches across processes and systems.

Who we are looking for

• Degree in Engineering or successfully completed comparable qualification in a relevant technical field
• Several years of experience in relevant fields, preferably acquired with OEMs in China and supplemented by work experience in Europe
• Experience with modern automotive work systems, e.g. Lean Logistics, Six Sigma, FMEA or MTM
• Willingness to relocate to Graz
• Excellent Mandarin and English skills at C1 level or equivalent professional proficiency; German language skills are desirable

Your Preferred Qualifications

• Strong persuasive communication and intercultural skills to bridge working cultures and enable effective collaboration
• Ability to create a real impact by actively driving change, challenging existing ways of working and contributing to sustainable improvements across processes, teams and projects
• Strong team player who thrives in diverse teams and environments
• Ability to facilitate knowledge transfer across international project teams
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on cost, timing and quality
• Proactive, solution-oriented and forward-thinking mindset
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Structured working style with the ability to turn complex topics into practical actions

Site Benefits

• Mobility offers and parking spaces - Arriving at work is easy!
• Home office and Flextime models - Magna offers you a specific framework for this!
• Career, Training & Development - Develop your full potential with us!
• Everyday employee benefits – Exclusively for you!
• Canteen, our café and shops – Our catering offers for you!
• Childcare offers – Our offer for your children!
• Holistic health programs and multiple on-site consulting services - Magna supports!
• Sustainability Programs - Work and live responsibly!

In addition to our site benefits, we offer further support specifically designed for our international candidates to help you settle into your new role, your new team and life in Graz.

• Relocation support for you and your family – We help you make your move to Graz as smooth as possible.
• Mentoring and integration support – We support you in settling into your new role, team, and environment.
• German language courses – We help you build language skills for work and everyday life in Austria.

Your profile matters!

Based on your qualifications, professional experience and the responsibilities of the role, your actual salary will be agreed individually. The minimum monthly gross salary for this full-time position (38.5 hours per week) starts at € 4.767,21 (paid 14 times per year), with a clear willingness to offer a significantly higher salary depending on your qualification and experience.

Mr. Michael Mosbacher, [phone]

Sr. Manager Talent Attraction, Apprenticeship & HR Services

Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH & Co KG

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 Steyr