Automotive Systems Engineering Lead

Magna International

Southfield (MI)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Magna Electronics in Southfield, MI is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development and integration of automotive electronic systems. The role requires directing engineering deliverables, coordinating with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years in automotive electronics, strong requirements management, and proficiency with ASPICE or CMMi processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Systems/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (Master’s preferred).
8+ years of automotive electronics/serial development experience.
Strong system engineering discipline and requirements management.
Experience with ASPICE/CMMI and formal development processes.

Responsibilities

Acts as primary management interface and escalation for all product system related issues.
Provides technical leadership in directing team efforts for engineering deliverables and releases.
Defines discipline KPIs and ensures targets (quality, timing, performance) are met.
Ensures cross-functional design reviews and data sharing are completed.
Plans resources and timing; maintains traceability and compliance with standards (ISO/TS 16949, ISO/IEC TR 15504).
Guides system design and integration activities; creates and maintains project documentation.
Leads cross-functional requirements reviews and DFMEA development.
Coordinates with Manufacturing and Software teams on interface requirements and EOL codes.