Junior Product Engineer: Innovate & Design

Magna International; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International’s Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting group seeks an engineering-minded contributor to support concept generation, design activities, and process improvements. You will work with engineers and senior engineers to explore new ideas, participate in design reviews, and help shape product direction through technical input.

This role emphasizes curiosity, initiative, and structured problem solving, with opportunities to learn CAD and 3D modeling, collaborate across cross-functional

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Basic Engineering Knowledge of design (including CAD / 3D modeling), development, and manufacturing processes
• Creative Thinking to support idea generation and contribute to innovative solutions
• Problem-Solving Skills using structured methods with guidance from senior engineers
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support innovation projects
• Adaptability and Learning with a strong interest in new technologies and continuous improvement
• Communication & Documentation skills to clearly record technical work and explain problems and ideas in a simple, structured way to team members and mentors

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of innovative solutions by supporting concept generation, design activities, and process improvements
• Assists in identifying and exploring emerging engineering trends and technologies relevant to the field
• Participates in brainstorming sessions and design reviews, offering creative input and learning from senior team members
• Applies structured problem-solving methods and basic risk management techniques to assigned tasks
• Collaborates with engineers and cross-functional teams to implement innovative ideas within defined project scopes
• Supports the documentation of technical findings, design iterations, and potential intellectual property
• Demonstrates curiosity and initiative in learning new tools, methods, and technologies that support innovation
• Seeks feedback and guidance from senior engineers to continuously improve technical and creative capabilities
• Helps evaluate alternative solutions and contributes to the refinement of engineering practices and processes
• Participates in innovation pitch process (IPP) to come up with new ideas
• Follows innovation development procedure (IDP) to develop new products and processes
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Creative Thinking

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Adaptability & Learning

Communication & Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD / 3D modeling

Job description

Magna International’s Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting group seeks an engineering-minded contributor to support concept generation, design activities, and process improvements. You will work with engineers and senior engineers to explore new ideas, participate in design reviews, and help shape product direction through technical input.

This role emphasizes curiosity, initiative, and structured problem solving, with opportunities to learn CAD and 3D modeling, collaborate across cross-functional