Jr. Die Process & Development Engineer

Magna International Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Massive Die-Form, a division of Magna International, designs and builds medium to large cast automotive dies and hot stamping tools for the global market. The role focuses on formability analysis, engineering reviews, and collaboration with customers and suppliers to meet schedule and quality targets.

You will work within the Cosma International group, supporting quality processes, KPI reporting, and process improvements integral to delivering high‑quality components for automotive applications.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related experience in a tooling/stamping environment.
• Experience with closure panels.
• Understanding of sheet metal formability and stamping die operations.
• Understand how to interpret GD&T and relate to processing, development, and springback compensation.
• Knowledge of running stamping formability simulation using Autoform, PamStamp, LS-Dyna.
• CAD software knowledge (Catia preferred; NX or Tebis is an asset).
• ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 training as prescribed by QEMS.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers and suppliers in matters related to jobs in development, in process and completed.
• Keep abreast of the latest FEA simulation technology.
• Drive the Engineering review process to ensure deliverables are met with quality, on time and vendors are accountable.
• Lead correlation initiatives for formability or dimensional results.
• Create presentations of Simulation results for distribution via email or online meetings.

Skills

Engineering degree

GD&T understanding

Sheet metal formability

Autoform

PamStamp

LS-Dyna

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

Catia

NX

Tebis

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.

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## Group Summary:
Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.

Job Responsibilities:

Massiv Die-Form, a division of Magna International, designs and builds medium to large cast automotive and hot stamping dies. Massiv Die-Form is proudly committed to manufacture products of the highest quality, reliability, maintainability and durability for the global automotive market through skilled and dedicated people focused on total customer satisfaction, ongoing protection of the environment and the profitable well-being of our company.

Salary Range: $69,359 - $90,845

Vacancy Status: Immediate Open Position

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with customers and suppliers in matters related to jobs in development, in process and completed.
• Keep abreast of the latest FEA simulation technology
• Comply with all Massiv rules and regulations any and all company policies, rules and regulations.
• Responsible to carry out duties for Health, Safety, and Environment in accordance with the HS&E Agreement for Employees - Addendum
• Responsible for applicable QMS policies, procedures & work instructions
• Ensure timing is updated in DQEP system and communicated frequently
• Champion jobs allocated by manager to ensure timing and quality is met.
• Validate current projects through E-Review gates for formability, process improvements and part quality. Give documented feedback and reviews to Vendors for corrective actions
• Perform preliminary spring-back studies to understand overall dimensional risk, measuring fixture concept and spring back compensation planning. Generate report with findings and planning (NSR doc)
• Analyze Sigma studies for performance and effect on each part.
• Perform and review cosmetic analysis studies at each E review, providing feedback/corrections.
• Perform functional die planning review for hard-touch, pad/post clearance for part nesting and other relevant details for successful release for 3D
• Perform other reasonable duties as required
• Review Buy off documentation and standard work processes, then hold stake holders of the process accountable
• Drive the Engineering review process to ensure the deliverables are meet with quality, on time and hold the vendors accountable
• Make improvements to any existing processes to eliminate waste or increase efficiency
• Audit and report out on KPI’s or department measurable
• Participate in all Lessons Learned activities including hosting workshops
• Lead Correlation activates or initiatives for the improvement of formability or dimensional results
• Participating or leading any soft tool review
• Investigate all VA/VE opportunities in the Engineering phase
• Root Cause all open FEA issues that surface from our Re-work system
• Create presentations of Simulation results, which may be shared by E-mail or by hosting online meetings

OTHER DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT

• Sales Department with
• Preliminary feasibility studies required
• Offsite events for Tech reviews
• Die Processing
• Product Change proposals
• Preliminary developments
• Preliminary blank sizes
• Program Managers with
• Engineering reviews
• Soft tool reviews
• Lessons learned meetings
• CAD department
• 3D cut data deliverables to ensure they are met with quality standards and on time
• Tooling Department with
• First part to Gauge try activities to match Engineering package for formability and dimensional correlation as well as cosmetic correlation
• Quality Execution Team with
• Quality loop analysis, or Root Cause analysis

SPECIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineering Degree or related experience in a tooling/stamping environment
• Experience with closure panels
• Understanding of sheet metal formability and stamping die operations
• Understand how to interpret GD&T. Relation to processing, development, and springback compensation
• Knowledge of running stamping formability simulation using one or more of the following software: Autoform, PamStamp, LS Dyna
• Manufacturing knowledge of stamping, and other process technologies
• Ability to interpret Metallurgical Failure modes for components/systems that have failed in testing.
• CAD software knowledge ( Catia Preferred, NX or Tebis is an asset )
• Orientation, WHMIS, Fire Extinguisher, 5S, CI Suggestion Program, ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 training as prescribed by QEMS (see matrixes)

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.

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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:
Cosma International