Project Engineer

Magna International Inc. Holland, Michigan
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December 1, 2022
Magna International Inc.
Holland, Michigan
OTHER

Job Number: 47376

Group: Magna Exteriors

Division: ENGINEERED GLASS

Job Type: Permanent/Regular

Location: HOLLAND



Group Description


The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.


Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.



Role Summary


Plans and executes technical projects for new and existing products and develops program schedule. Maintains strong customer engineering relationships with dedication to customer program schedules. Works with suppliers in understanding and administering customer and governmental product requirements/specifications. Ensures costs, quality, timing, and other related aspects of project targets are met. Participates in continuous improvement efforts. Researches, recommends, and implements enhancements to products, processes, technology, etc. May supervise other staff. Performs other duties as necessary in support of projects.


Key Responsibilities


The following duties will be performed at all levels within the progression. At level I, work is primarily routine and focused on daily workflow requirements that involve detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard tests. Guidance is provided either by instruction received on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions; or in the form of independently evaluating, selecting, and applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies or systems. Decisions involve limited risk to the organization. Primarily involves entry through intermediate level work. At level II, work is moderately complex and difficult in character and requires program/project management skills. Functioning as a highly competent engineer, work requires independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard company procedures and translation of technical guidance from higher level personnel into data applicable to the particular assignment. Decisions involve moderate risk to the organization although results may have a long-lasting impact. Primarily involves intermediate through advanced level work, moving toward complete technical competency and mastery of the field. At level III, work requires independent problem solving and decision making with general direction given on project objectives and broad guidance from corporate strategy and goals. Work is complex, difficult in character and requires strong technical and broad business knowledge in addition to program/project management skills. Functioning with full competency/mastery of work area, exercises considerable latitude in determining specific project objectives and approaches to assignment. Decisions often involve substantial risk to the organization with potential for long-lasting results. Primarily involves senior/advanced level work and may supervise other staff. Responsible for all aspects of assigned programs.



1. Plans and executes technical projects for new and existing products and develops program schedule. Explores subject area, defines/determines scope, formulates proposals, and tests/verifies concepts to ensure successful completion of projects. Serves as a resource by providing a problem solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered.


2. Works with internal and external resources to maintain strong customer engineering relationships with dedication to customer program schedules. Ensures project information is clearly and appropriately communicated.


3. Works with suppliers in understanding and administering customer and governmental product requirements/specifications and communicates to all parties involved.


4. Ensures costs, quality, timing, and other related aspects of project targets are met. Understands and adheres to schedule and budgetary requirements of projects.


5. Participates in continuous improvement efforts. Researches, recommends, and implements enhancements to products, processes and programs.


6. Performs other duties as necessary for completion of projects and achievement of departmental goals. May supervise other staff.



Key Qualifications/Requirements


Level I - Project Engineer


1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering field with understanding of project engineering practices, principles, processes, etc.; or equivalent. Previous experience in automotive industry preferred.


2. Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, coordinate, integrate internal data, and clearly articulate concepts, ideas, and other issues relating to project engineering.


3. Demonstrated creativity and ingenuity to work on moderate to long-term assignments which are broad in nature. Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills to prioritize, coordinate projects, manage conflicting needs, and deal with many issues at one time. Must be able to work independently.


4. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts and represent the Company in a professional manner when performing job duties. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to exercise influence at various levels and functions.


5. Must be able to operate standard and specialized equipment related to the job. Ability to calculate and analyze data, generate reports, present information, etc.


6. Demonstrated ability to research and recommend new products and processes. Must be able to initiate implementation of continuous improvement processes.


Level II - Project Engineer (in addition to above requirements)

1. Minimum three years experience with broad understanding of project engineering practices, principles, procedures, processes, etc.; or equivalent. Possesses specific knowledge, expertise, and is technically current in product development field. Experience in the automotive industry preferred.



2. Demonstrated ability to carry out projects, broad in nature, from beginning to end in coordination with internal and external contacts. Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills to prioritize, coordinate projects, manage conflicting needs, and deal with many issues at one time. Must be able to work independently under little or no supervision.



Level III - Senior Project Engineer (in addition to above requirements)

1. Minimum eight years experience in engineering or project/program management. Must have thorough and complete mastery of respective field and a minimum of five years automotive experience. Must be broadly familiar with technologies, products, customers, and programs.



2. Demonstrated ability to work on long-term assignments, broad in nature, using a high level of originality and ingenuity. Must be able to develop long-term technical strategies/plans to meet future business needs and growth opportunities. Must be able to work independently with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision.



3. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage several large and complex projects simultaneously. Must have experience with past project financial responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others through support, training, etc.



4. Demonstrated ability to thoroughly research, recommend, and oversee implementation of new products, materials, processes, etc. and present information. Champions innovative opportunities to expand the organization’s current and future business.



Additional Information


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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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.


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