New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing

Magna Glass; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Engineered Glass in Michigan is seeking an NPI Engineer who can turn quotes into stable, efficient production lines. You will lead cross-functional teams on the floor and in rooms, launching new programs and optimizing current production.

Responsibilities include building process flows, conducting PFMEA workshops, deploying new equipment, and developing Standard Work and Job Element Sheets. Strong GD&T and hands-on troubleshooting are essential, with English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 3–5 years of related experience.
• Automotive engineering background required; experience with injection molding, bonding, soldering, assembly and/or stamping preferred.
• Experience developing manufacturing process prints, standard work instructions, and job element sheets.
• Hands-on troubleshooting with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Fluent with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English; Spanish bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Launch new programs by defining manufacturing operations for quotes through ramp-up.
• Lead or support PFMEA workshops to de-risk launches.
• Specify, procure, and deploy new equipment; own buy-off and production rollout.
• Create Standardized Work and Job Element Sheets; train teams on new processes.
• Maintain plant layout drawings and develop in-process prints and tools.
• Benchmark processes across sites and suppliers; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Engineering background

Automotive engineering

GD&T proficiency

Troubleshooting

SolidWorks

MS Office / Excel

Problem-solving

Process printing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Job Description Job Description Can you turn a quote into a stable, efficient production line?

At Magna Engineered Glass, we're looking for an NPI Engineer who asks great questions, sweats the details, and leads from the front-on the floor and in cross-functional rooms.

Your impact areas

Launch new programs

• Build process flows and define manufacturing operations for new part quotations through ramp-up.
• Lead or support PFMEA workshops with cross-functional teams to de-risk launch.
• Specify, procure, and deploy new equipment; own buy-off, runoffs, and production rollout.
• Create Standardized Work and Job Element Sheets; train teams on newly rolled-out processes.

Optimize current production

• Research and drive approved continuous improvement and development projects.
• Maintain plant layout drawings with input from operations, quality, and maintenance.
• Develop in-process prints and production tools, including GD&T stack-ups and CAD updates; manage signoffs.
• Benchmark processes and parts across sister sites, suppliers, customers, and competitors.

Technical leadership & communication

• Provide technical input to Sales and customers to influence product design for manufacturability and cost.
• Report major engineering developments and corrective actions to management; maintain accurate records and standards.
• Promote MAFACT, lean manufacturing, standardized work, and ongoing CI across teams.

Compliance, safety, and stewardship

• Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO 14001, MIOSHA/OSHA (including Lockout/Tagout), and company policies.
• Proactively consider environmental aspects of production in every change and process improvement.
• Submit and support CI and safety suggestions; model safe behaviors at all times.

Qualifications you'll need

• Bachelor's in engineering, or 3-5 years of related experience/training and/or equivalent education.
• Background in automotive engineering is required; preferred experience in injection molding, bonding, soldering, assembly, and/or stamping.
• Experience developing Manufacturing Process Prints, Standard Work Instructions, and Job Element Sheets.
• Hands-on troubleshooting with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Fluent with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Problem-solving strength: 5 Why, root cause analysis, data-driven decisions, and creative solutions.
• Comfort interpreting written/oral instructions, drawings, diagrams, and schedules; able to tackle non-standard problems.
• Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint, SolidWorks, and spreadsheet creation proficiency.
• Organized, deadline-driven; able to manage multiple projects, including extended hours when needed.
• Proactive, improvement-minded; clear and professional communicator in English. Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Commitment to continuing education and skills growth; strong applied mathematics capability.

Work setting

• Office: 40% Plant: 60%
• Extended periods of sitting/standing; frequent keyboard and mouse use ( 6 hours/day).
• Vision needs include near/far/depth/color ; regular computer work.
• Exposure in plant to machinery, moving equipment/material, moderate noise, airborne particles/fumes, and variable temperatures.
• Based primarily in a manufacturing facility; occasional travel may be required.

Ready to champion launches that hit quality, cost, and timing while building a safer, leaner operation? Join us.