Exterior NPI Engineer for Automotive Launches

Torrey Holistics; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking an experienced Engineer to drive end-to-end product development for exterior systems, from concept through validation, aligned with automotive standards and customer specs.

You will apply DFMA, DFMEA, and VA/VE activities, while coordinating prototypes, testing, and on-site support for pre-production and production builds. The role requires strong technical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematics capability.
• GD&T literacy; blueprint reading.
• Agile and/or Waterfall timeline management.
• Creation/maintenance of DFMEA, DVP, open issues, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end product engineering in line with Automotive Standards and Customer Specifications.
• Champion DfMA with the design group to improve safety, speed, cost, and assembly efficiency.
• Act as the Customer Specification SME; ensure the frozen design meets/exceeds all requirements.
• Plan and lead technical work across product, process, tooling, and materials.
• Apply 8D, DOE, DFSS, and rigorous engineering analysis to resolve component/subsystem/assembly issues.
• Lead customer-facing VA/VE activities; benchmark and implement best-fit products, processes, and materials.
• Coordinate mockups, rapid prototypes, and development testing to de-risk concepts.
• Capture lessons learned and embed best practices across programs.
• Support prototype, pre-production, and production builds on-site as needed.
• Safeguard IP and deliver on departmental and project objectives.
• Strengthen internal/external customer relationships and cross-functional alignment.
• Partner with Program Management on product/process development, prototype tooling, and builds.

Skills

Strong mathematics

GD&T literacy

blueprint reading

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Magna Exteriors is seeking an experienced Engineer to drive end-to-end product development for exterior systems, from concept through validation, aligned with automotive standards and customer specs.

You will apply DFMA, DFMEA, and VA/VE activities, while coordinating prototypes, testing, and on-site support for pre-production and production builds. The role requires strong technical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and travel up to 25%.