Lead Automotive Program Engineer – Exteriors

Magna International; Nashville (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range: $72,000 - 82,000

Customizable Insurance Plans starting

Job summary

Magna International in Nashville is seeking a Program Engineer for new automotive-exterior programs. You will be the engineering lead on assigned programs, coordinating with design, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure robust, cost-effective early-stage development.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 2 years of product-engineering experience in manufacturing or design, plus strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills; familiarity with Ford WERS and GM EWO

Qualifications

• Must have good problem solving skills.
• Must have strong project management skills.
• Must have good communication skills – verbal and written.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Must be well presented due to the high customer interface.
• Must read automotive blueprints and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Functions as liaison with customer’s Service groups and Magna Service Manager.
• Investigates current service complexity, identifies shortcomings, and establishes methods to overcome them.
• Establishes 'Design for Service' guidelines and communicates to Engineering.
• Establishes methods to reduce Service complexity/reduce equipment required for Service.
• Summarizes Service volumes by part and evaluates packaging requirements.
• Identifies cost savings opportunities associated with Service pricing submissions, packaging improvements, Inventory management.
• Acts as lead engineer regarding Ford Direct Service Shipments/GM Direct Service Shipments.
• Leads or participates in team oriented problem solving efforts.
• Provides engineering input for new product quotations.
• Participates in department initiatives - e.g. business plan development / execution, procedure development, QOS.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Blueprints reading

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering

Tools

AIAG Core Tools

Job description

Magna International in Nashville is seeking a Program Engineer for new automotive-exterior programs. You will be the engineering lead on assigned programs, coordinating with design, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure robust, cost-effective early-stage development.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 2 years of product-engineering experience in manufacturing or design, plus strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills; familiarity with Ford WERS and GM EWO