Project Engineer

Magna-International-6df39721; Moonville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Employee Profit Sharing Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Onsite cafeteria

Onsite Nurses' office

Onsite Mother's room

Job summary

Magna International in Moonville, SC, is seeking an experienced engineer for APQP leadership and program management within the Cosma group. You will drive feasibility, quality, cost, and timing for production launches, managing changes, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration across suppliers and customers.

Requires 5 years of automotive experience, strong tooling knowledge (die, welding, sealer), and proficiency with data reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5 years automotive experience required.
• Understanding of die/die processes, assembly tooling, welding & sealer applications, CMM & datum alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities for assigned programs, ensuring feasibility, quality, cost, timing, and SOP objectives.
• Manage engineering changes including customer communication, change control, and documentation.
• Conduct feasibility studies, engineering reviews and business case analyses for new programs and investments.
• Maintain and control critical quality documentation (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, KPI).
• Collaborate with customers, cross-functional teams, suppliers and tooling vendors to ensure successful execution of changes and requirements.

Skills

APQP activities

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CMM

Datum alignment

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Word

Job description

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.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:Cosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.Job Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:Lead APQP activities for assigned programs, ensuring feasibility, quality, cost, timing, and launch objectives are achieved through Start of Production (SOP).Manage engineering changes for production programs, including customer communication, change control, implementation planning, status tracking, and documentation.Conduct feasibility studies, engineering reviews, and business case analyses to support new programs, investments, and continuous improvement initiatives.Maintain and control critical quality and engineering documentation, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SQTCM, IATF, KPIs, and related program records.Collaborate with customers, cross-functional teams, suppliers, tooling vendors, and commercial departments to ensure successful execution of engineering changes and program requirements.Drive quality and process compliance through corrective actions, audit support, Layered Process Audits (LPA), root cause analysis, and adherence to customer and regulatory standards.Monitor program performance through reporting and KPI tracking while supporting continuous improvement, lean initiatives, and maintaining departmental 5S standards.POSITION REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related disciplineWORK EXPERIENCE / TECHNICAL TRAINING:5 years related automotive experienceMust have an understanding in the following areas, die / die process, assembly tooling, welding & sealer applications, CMM & datum alignment, data processing & reporting, customer tolerance concepts.Previous project/program management experience required.Strong computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Project, Word.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.Strong leadership skills.Strong competency with working in teams or as individual unsupervised.WHY WORK HERE?Health Insurance (includes telemedicine, FSA, HSA, and other benefits)Dental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) with matchEmployee Profit Sharing PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementReferral Program - Up to $1,000 per hired referralOnsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar, and fully stocked breakrooms throughout plantAnnual events (Summer cookout, Christmas party, etc.)Onsite Nurses' officeOnsite Mother's roomPay range: $70,000 - $85,000 annualVISA SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION#LI-JC1 #LI-SF1 #LI-OnsiteAwareness, 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 DisclosureAs 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 / PermanentGroup:Cosma International