New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer — Automotive Manufacturing

Magna Glass; Holland (MI); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Magna Engineered Glass is seeking an NPI Engineer to lead new program launches, map production operations for quotes through ramp-up, and run PFMEA workshops with cross-functional teams.

You will specify and deploy equipment, create standardized work, train teams, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining IATF16949/ISO14001 compliance on the plant floor in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s in engineering, or 3–5 years of related experience/training and/or equivalent education.
• Background in automotive engineering; 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 skills: 5 Why, root cause analysis, data-driven decisions, and creative solutions.
• Ability to interpret drawings, diagrams, and schedules; tackle non-standard problems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint, SolidWorks, and spreadsheet creation.
• 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 strong applied mathematics capability.

Aufgaben

• Launch new programs 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 and drive CI projects; maintain plant layout drawings.
• Develop in-process prints and production tools; manage signoffs and GD&T stack-ups.
• Benchmark processes and parts across sister sites, suppliers, customers, and competitors.
• Provide technical input to Sales and customers to influence product design for manufacturability and cost.
• Promote lean manufacturing and standardized work across teams.
• Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO 14001, MIOSHA/OSHA and company policies.

Kenntnisse

Program launch leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

GD&T tolerance analysis

Troubleshooting proficiency

Manufacturing process prints

Quality data analysis

Communication in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s in engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

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 areasLaunch new programsBuild 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 productionResearch 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 & communicationProvide 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 stewardshipEnsure 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 needBachelor’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 settingOffice: ~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.