NPI Engineer — Automotive Manufacturing Launch Leader

Magna Glass; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

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

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering or related

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

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.