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:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
Objetivo del Puesto
Liderar técnicamente el diseño, desarrollo, validación, optimización y ciclo de vida completo de herramentales complejos (moldes, troqueles, dies, fixtures y tooling especializado), garantizando su desempeño, confiabilidad y rentabilidad. Fungir como referente técnico en lanzamientos, cambios de ingeniería y resolución de fallas críticas en producción, asegurando la continuidad operativa y el cumplimiento de estándares automotrices.
Responsabilidades Críticas (No negociables)
- Diseñar, desarrollar y optimizar tooling complejo de alta precisión (moldes, troqueles, dies, fixtures), integrando criterios de manufacturabilidad, estampado y GD&T avanzado.
- Gestionar el ciclo de vida completo del herramental: diseño, construcción, validación, liberación, mantenimiento, mejora continua y fin de vida.
- Liderar validaciones técnicas, corridas de prueba y actividades de tryout en planta.
- Ejecutar, documentar y evaluar cambios de ingeniería (Engineering Changes) durante fases de lanzamiento y producción.
- Realizar análisis técnico-financiero de inversiones en herramentales (ROI, payback, costo-beneficio) y justificar decisiones con sustento económico.
- Reducir scrap, defectos y tiempos de ciclo mediante rediseño, mejora o estandarización de tooling.
- Coordinar, auditar y validar técnicamente a proveedores nacionales e internacionales de tooling.
- Participar activamente en APQP, PPAP y FMEA, desempeñándose como responsable técnico del herramental asignado.
- Proveer soporte técnico especializado ante fallas críticas, no conformidades o paros por herramental.
- Asegurar que los herramentales cumplan con criterios de formabilidad, robustez, manufacturabilidad y durabilidad.
- Elaborar documentación técnica, reportes de validación, análisis de fallas y planes de acción.
Requisitos Indispensables
- Ingeniería Mecánica, Mecatrónica, Manufactura o carrera afín.
- Inglés avanzado, capaz de sostener reuniones técnicas en entornos globales.
- Experiencia sólida en diseño, construcción y mejora de tooling en industria automotriz o manufactura de alto volumen.
- Experiencia comprobable en lanzamientos de nuevos programas y ramp-ups.
- Dominio avanzado de GD&T, interpretación de planos, tolerancias y criterios de manufactura (comprobable).
- Experiencia práctica con manufactura CNC, procesos de maquinado y conocimiento funcional de CAD/CAE.
- Experiencia liderando proyectos de tooling o de lanzamiento.
Competencias técnicas
- Dominio de software de diseño y modelado como VISI, Inventor o SolidWorks.
- Capacidad para realizar estudios de formability (formabilidad) para componentes estampados.
- Experiencia en procesos de Roll Forming.
- Experiencia en el diseño de brackets automotrices y componentes para procesos de estampado en frío.
- Conocimiento en análisis de deformaciones, springback, compensación y simulación de estampado.
- Familiaridad con criterios de soldadura, ensamble y manufactura automotriz.
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.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
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. 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 / Permanent
Group:
Magna Seating
Skills Required
- Ingeniería Mecánica, Mecatrónica, Manufactura o carrera afín
- Inglés avanzado, capaz de sostener reuniones técnicas
- Experiencia sólida en diseño, construcción y mejora de tooling en industria automotriz
- Experiencia comprobable en lanzamientos de nuevos programas
- Dominio avanzado de GD&T y tolerancias
- Experiencia práctica con manufactura CNC y procesos de maquinado
- Experiencia liderando proyectos de tooling
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision in the U.S., with wellness and mental‑health support through an Employee & Family Assistance Program; some locations are highlighted as offering “exceptional” coverage. This signals solid core protection across major health needs.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, profit‑sharing, and pension/other long‑term programs are cited, and company materials confirm ongoing, company‑funded retirement and benefit obligations. This indicates substantive long‑term financial support beyond base pay.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include FSAs/HSAs, disability and life insurance, wellness programs, and discounts such as pet/auto insurance and retailer perks. Flexible schedules, hybrid/remote options, tuition reimbursement, job training, and conferences broaden work‑life and development support.
Magna International Insights
What We Do
We are a mobility company that innovates like a start-up and thinks like a technology company. This helps us anticipate change in one of the most complex industries in the world and respond quickly. We depend on a team of 171,000 dynamic, entrepreneurial-minded employees in an environment where great ideas flourish. Our presence spans 343 manufacturing operations and 88 product development, engineering and sales centers in 29 countries. We understand that you need a career as unique as you are. Whether you want to advance your existing expertise or try something completely different, we are committed to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At Magna, our engineering team is advancing mobility for everyone and everything. Joining this team means being a part of the design, development, and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced mobility technology. Innovations that move families, shape communities, and improve lives. You can follow your passions and shape your own career path.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Majority of roles are hybrid with flexibility. Please speak with our recruiting team for specific details on hybrid work.











