Program Engineer

Magna International; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401k with matching

Paid parental leave

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

13 paid holidays

On-site fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship programs

Job summary

Magna International is seeking an engineering professional in the United States with a B.S. in engineering or technical field and at least 3 years in product engineering within manufacturing or design.

The role requires strong problem solving, project management, and the ability to read automotive blueprints and collaborate with customer engineering groups. You will direct tool and prototype builds for production launches, monitor costs, and coordinate product changes with program teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or technical field; manufacturing experience may qualify in special cases.
• 3 years in a product engineering role within manufacturing or product design; at least 1 year continuous experience.
• Strong problem solving and project management skills; good computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to present to groups.

Responsibilities

• Directs tool/fixture builds, prototypes and pre-production runs; guides production launch and sample approval.
• Monitors and controls costs for prototypes, tooling and production parts.
• Provides input on manufacturing feasibility and design cost reduction ideas.
• Coordinates product engineering changes and launches with program teams.
• Leads or participates in team-based problem solving initiatives.
• Completes engineering management tasks (timelines, design reviews, DFMEA) for customers and Nascote.
• Utilizes AIAG Core Tools in project activities.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and supports new product quotations with engineering input.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Verbal & written communication

Reading blueprints

Team collaboration

Group presentations

Customer interface

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Technical Degree

Tools

AIAG Core Tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• B.S. - Engineering or Technical Degree
• In special circumstances, candidates who have not met the required education, but have substantial manufacturing work experience that is applicable to the job may be considered.
• 3 years experience in a product related engineering position in a manufacturing or product design environment. One year continuous work experience.
• Must have good problem solving skills. Must have strong project management skills.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Must work well with others. Must have good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Must have the ability to make group presentations.
• Must be well presented due to the high degree of customer interface.
• Must have the ability to read automotive blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Functions as liaison with customer’s product engineering groups and Nascote contracted product engineering and design sources.
• Directs tool/fixture builds, prototype and pre‑production builds and gives product engineering direction for production launch and sample approval.
• Monitors and controls program costs associated with prototype and production tooling and prototype parts production.
• Provides product design input especially related to manufacturing feasibility.
• Institutes product design cost reduction ideas.
• Coordinates product engineering changes.
• Leads or participates in team‑oriented problem solving efforts.
• Performs or directs all customer and Nascote required product engineering management tasks (engineering timelines, open issues reporting, design reviews, DFMEA, etc.).
• Must be competent in and utilize AIAG “Core Tools”
• Coordinates Nascote launch of new products with program specific launch teams.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record.
• Provides engineering input for new product quotations.
• Participates in department initiatives - e.g. business plan development / execution, procedure development, QOS.
• Participates in department meetings.
• Completes documentation of activities as required.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Submits cost reduction and innovation ideas.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Benefits:

• Pay Range: $85,000 - $95,000
• Customizable Insurance Plans starting at 30 days.
• Medical/Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield. Three different plans.
• Dental - Delta Dental - Two different plans.
• Vision - VSP - Two different plans.
• 401k and matching at 6 months.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• FSA/HSA.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
• Free Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP)
• Paid Time Off.
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• On-site fitness center and off-site fitness reimbursement.
• Magna Family Scholarship.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Service Award Programs.
• Disaster Assistance Program.
• Profit Participation Program after 2 years.

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.