Specialist, Technical

Magna International; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company located in Michigan is seeking an expert in e-coating, pre-treatment, and powder coating. The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering along with over 10 years of experience in related fields. You will assist global teams with technical issues and coordinate initiatives on innovative technologies. Candidates should demonstrate creativity and strong technical abilities along with knowledge of automotive body and chassis requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten plus (10+) years of related experience required.
• Less than one (1) year of supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge in the area of e-coating, pre-treatment and/or powder coating.

Responsibilities

• Recognized as an expert in e-coating, pre-treatment and/or powder coating.
• Assist global divisions with technical issues.
• Coordinate communication initiatives with global divisions.

Skills

Creativity and technical ability

Knowledge of automotive body and chassis requirements

Expert knowledge within an assigned area

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

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

JOB SUMMARY

Recognized as an expert in the organization or the automotive industry in the area of e-coating, pre-treatment and/or powder coating.

Qualifications

Education – Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field of study

Education - Preferred:
Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field of study

Years Of Experience
Minimum ten plus (10+) years of related experience required

Supervisory Experience
Less than one (1) year of related experience required; one to three (1-3) years of experience preferred

Licenses And Certifications
None

Other Skills/Experience -Required

• Creativity and technical ability to initiate, direct, and control specific projects within an assigned area of expertise
• Knowledge of automotive body and chassis requirements
• Expert knowledge within an assigned area of responsibility

Other Skills/Experience -Preferred
None

Essential Duties

The following salary information applies solely to the Ontario, Canada location.

Total Compensation: $105,000 - $140,000 CAD

Immediate, open position

• Assist Cosma global divisions, engineering, and R&D with technical issues.
• Communicate technical results to both intern and external technical resources.
• Coordinate and lead communication initiatives with global divisions regarding equipment advances, new technologies, best practices, lessons learned, and process optimization.
• Interface with OEM customers and provide single focus for engineering representation.
• Develop new technologies to meet increasing customer requirements relative to innovation.
• Fill pipeline of R&D projects to stay ahead of customer specifications and requirements.
• Conceive novel approaches to new applications/products or existing issues.
• Create RFQs for requirements necessary to carry out divisional and R&D projects in order to understand potential cost and/or benefits.
• Troubleshoot divisional issues.
• Provide necessary consultation required to help launch programs or manufacturing facilities.
• Recommend alterations and enhancements to improve quality of products, systems, or procedures.
• Responsible for keeping the organization abreast of developments in a designated area of expertise.
• Plan training sessions, establish procedures, and document lessons learned for future use.
• Plan and execute testing, development, DOE, and pre-production trials.
• Prepare project progress reports and business cases showing current and potential costs for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications in a designated area of expertise.
• Analyze engineering results and propose product changes to determine feasibility, improvement of components and systems, and functional performance specifications.
• Confer with engineering personnel to prepare design modifications as required to satisfy performance requirements.
• Interpret technical specifications from OEMs.
• Perform periodic audits of divisions or suppliers that fall within an assigned area of expertise.
• Review supplier analytical results to aid divisions in monitoring their processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Act with honesty and integrity, and make ethical business choices in accordance with Magna’s Compliance Policies and Procedures.

Travel Requirements
Subject to business needs, up to 20% travel may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
May be required to perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees, and planning, assigning, or directing work.

The following information applies solely to the Ontario, Canada location.

Total Compensation: $105,000 - $140,000 CAD

Immediate, open position

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. 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 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.

Notice Regarding The Use Of AI

As 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. 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. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type
Regular / Permanent

Group
Cosma International