Magna Engineered Glass: Senior Design Engineer (DE 3)

Magna International; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design and release of CAD data for new product launch programs. You will support current production with VA/VE investigations and collaborate across Magna Exteriors’ engineering teams.

The role requires 10+ years of automotive design experience, expert CAD skills (CATIA/NX), and strong GD&T/DFMEA knowledge. Willingness to travel to supplier/customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field or technical discipline.
• 10+ years of design engineering experience in automotive environments.
• Expert CAD design experience with CATIA and NX.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and DFMEA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and release complete detail and/or layout drawings for prototypes and production using CAD software.
• Lead design reviews, surveillance, and program management activities with documentation and cost control.
• Develop and maintain drawing systems, 3D modeling, layouts, and documentation.
• Collaborate with customers and Magna teams to ensure manufacturability and cost targets.
• Mentor and train other engineers and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical Field

10+ years of design engineering experience

CAD design experience (CATIA/NX)

GD&T / DFMEA

Tools

CATIA

NX

Excel

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.

Group Summary:

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities:

Role Summary

Prepares complete detail and/or layout drawings of prototypes, new and existing products from verbal or written instructions utilizing CAD equipment and software. Participates in design review, surveillance, and program management activities including documentation of all activities to maintain accurate records, monitoring and controlling objectives, timetables, and costs of projects.

Job Purpose :

The Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and release of internal / external CAD data and drawings to support new product launch programs for Magna Exteriors. They will also support current production programs with Customer Driven VA/VE investigations and local support with Manufacturing Lead CI events, as requested.

Scope:

DE 3: Senior Design Eng.

Location : North America or Global

Program Size / Scale Aprox.: Large (1-3 Prg. at one time)

Program Type / Complexity: High Complexity

Process: Product Delivery Process (PDP) Gated Launch

Responsibility: Mentors and Trains Others

Job Qualifications :

DE 3: Senior Design Eng.

Education (must): Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an Engineering Curriculum or Technical Field

Years of Experience (must): 10 or more Years

Microsoft Tools (must): Proven Skills in EXCEL, Power Point, Word, etc.

Travel (as requested): Limited travel is required but may be needed to support Supplier and/or Customer requests.

Work Environment (must): Be willing and physically capable of working in the manufacturing environment, “on the floor’ for extended periods as necessary, supporting the Pre and Postproduction Build and Launch Activities. Must also be willing to do the same at the Customers location if requested. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Direct Customer / Supplier Experience (must): Expert

New Product Launch Experience (must): Expert

Gated Launch Experience (must): Expert

Automotive OEM Experience (must): Expert

CAD Software Experience (CATIA, NX, Other) must: Expert

Expert – complex tasks, multiple large-scale programs, full competency of work area, train’s / mentor’s others, high risk responsibility.

• Conceptualizes, designs, and modifies prototypes and products using computer software. Collaborates with team members and managers to develop feasible product concepts and designs. Exhibits strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates ability to conceptualize in 3D, integrate internal data for product development, and utilize engineering disciplines such as mathematics, analysis, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), simulation studies, surrogate data and lessons learned.
• Participates in design reviews, surveillance, and project management to ensure smooth product development. Leads and coordinates design activities from start to finish. Acts as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders. Adjusts designs based on customer requests.
• Documents all responsibilities and/or activities to maintain accurate records of project accountabilities. Creates all necessary documentation through drawings, renderings, reports, etc. in accordance with company and customer standards. Coordinates product design reviews with appropriate staff.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining drawing systems, 3D modeling, product layouts, and design. Conducts cost studies and calculates stack-up detail components. Prepares layouts and assembly drawings.
• Collaborate with Customers’ Design Groups and Magna Program Management to recommend Magna’s “best in class” design parameters, especially when customers propose changes that may not be in the best interest of both parties concerning manufacturability or overall cost.
• Participates in continuous improvement processes, including developing new processes and product cost analysis. Researches and recommends enhancements as needed.
• Must possess the ability to develop innovative designs and concepts that are eligible for patents, have knowledge of the procedures and requirements for submitting patent applications to both Magna and the USA Patent Office, understand the criteria and processes involved in gaining patent approvals, and be capable of tracking and evaluating the status of current patents, both internally and externally, to ensure relevance and applicability.
• Collaborates with Magna Exteriors Product and Manufacturing Engineering teams to develop future concepts and advanced systems. Strives for Best-in-Class “Design for Manufacturing” (DfM), to enhance manufacturing simplicity and assembly efficiency, resulting in faster, safer, cost-effective, and efficient production.
• Supports assigned tasks for Change Requests (CR) and Change Notices (CN) within the Magna Change X tool.
• Identifies best practices and lessons learned to improve product designs and shares insights for the benefit of other programs.
• Supports prototype, pre-production and production manufacturing and build activities, as required.
• Performs other duties as necessary for completion of projects and achievement of departmental goals. Performs procedures necessary for protection of intellectual property rights.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Support program management in product and process development including prototype tooling and builds.

PDP / Trax Responsibilities:

The Design Engineer works in conjunction with the Program Manager and within the Magna Corporate Product Delivery Process (PDP) and the Online Requirements system called TraX.

Within the PDP process the Design Engineer is specifically responsible for the following 5 elements:

• ME-003 Intellectual Property / Patent Searches.
• ME-030 Critical Design Review (CDR).
• ME-035 CAE (Moldflow, FEA, Warpage Analysis, Other).
• ME-039 Customer Design Freeze.
• ME-040 Data Release.

Key Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Communication and English Proficiency: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English to represent the company professionally. Includes the ability to write clear and complex correspondence, read and comprehend varied information, and present effectively in one-on-one settings. Excellent interpersonal and listening skills for effective collaboration.
• Ethics and Initiative: Demonstrates high ethics, values, and integrity while inspiring trust. A self-starter who confidently navigates ambiguity with purpose.
• Safety and Customer Focus: Observes safety protocols, uses materials responsibly, and builds strong customer relationships to support organizational success.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Alignment: Effectively engages stakeholders to achieve consensus and ensures alignment with project goals and objectives.

Tools / Skills / Certifications

Required:

• Computer Aided Design Knowledge (CAD)
• Solid Mathematics Skills.
• GD&T Common Knowledge and ability to read and understand Blueprints.
• Ability to Support and maintain DFMEA, Open Issue Lists and Timelines as required.

Desired / Recommended:

• Professional Engineering Organization Membership, related to Design Engineering.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) – ASME Certification (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

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.

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:

Magna Exteriors