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What we offer:Job Responsibilities:
We are looking for two Product Engineers in different departments:
Structural Products Engineer - Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of automotive seating structure assemblies. The components are primarily stampings, tubes, and wires and will include process considerations for welding, rivets, threaded fasteners, pivoting joints, etc. and the integration of mechanisms such as latches, tracks and recliners.
Seat Complete Engineer - Responsible for the design, development, integration and implementation of automotive seating systems. This includes ensuring overall system level performance is met by managing the individual component requirements as well as the system level interactions. Component responsibilities may include plastics, foam pads, spring assemblies, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Generally assigned to components, sub-assemblies, or systems that are less complex in nature, e.g. carry over parts, existing business, and/or minor modifications. Where assigned to systems, responsibility is usually for component(s) within the system.
- Coordinate the complete development for the designated products including, but not limited to design and release, build and test activities, in accordance with standard operating procedures and the product delivery process.
- Incorporate customer requirements, regulations and product specifications into the design of the designated products, ensuring compliance with operational, cost, timing, safety, reliability, quality, and manufacturing feasibility parameters.
- Analyze products and formulates engineering conclusions by the application of engineering and/or mathematical principles and tools. Support Quality Function Deployment (QFD), Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design of Experiments (DOE), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) and Design for Manufacturing/Design for Assembly (DFM/DFA) in the development of the product.
- Write/compile engineering content for the following deliverables: engineering specifications and documentation, including DVP&R’s, 8D’s, GD&T, BOM, prototype control plans, key product characteristics, engineering changes and work orders.
- Consult and collaborate with personnel in various engineering and design activities relative to product development requirements. Support effective communications within the project team and the customer, supplier, manufacturing and quality communities with guidance from engineering management and senior engineering personnel. Maintain all appropriate documentation.
- Provide engineering direction and support to design personnel.
- Review and approve engineering designs. Review, approve, complete, and submit required change notices to ensure design outputs meet design inputs.
- Maintain good housekeeping of the area.
- Ensure adherence to company, departmental and health and safety systems and policies to meet legislative requirements.
- Supports Internal / External Audit efforts regarding ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 Certification for remote site location (Group Office).
- Supports the requirements as detailed in Standard Operating Procedure 8000 (Quality Management System).
- Ensure employees work in the manner consistent with the organizations established objectives and targets utilizing protective equipment, devices, measures, and procedures as promulgated by state and federal regulations. Establish clear goals for workplace health and safety. Complete safety talks, safety meetings, and required training occur, as defined.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Bachelor’s degree (or bachelor’s equivalency) in Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience/Special Knowledge/Skills
- Ability to apply academic and other engineering principles in the development of automotive components.
- Effective communication skills: able to communicate (written and verbal) clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles.
- Effective organizational skills and the ability to successfully complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines.
- Able to apply academic and engineering principles and familiarity with engineering tools such as DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, DFSS Tools, Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving, and Statistical Analysis in the development of automotive components.
- Familiarity with CAD systems and the ability to successfully navigate to provide engineering direction to the design personnel.
- Proficient knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, and database applications.
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Ability to apply engineering principles to automotive component development
- Familiarity with CAD systems
- Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, DFSS tools, DOE, DFM/DFA, VA/VE
- Knowledge of GD&T, BOM creation, prototype control plans and engineering change processes
- Root cause analysis and statistical analysis skills
- Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database applications
- Effective written and verbal communication and organizational skills
- Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 audit/support processes
What the Team is Saying
Magna International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage alongside disability and life insurance, plus mental‑health support via an Employee & Family Assistance Program and wellness programs. Voluntary options such as pet and auto/home insurance further expand the health-related offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) with company match and profit sharing, with corporate filings confirming the U.S. 401(k) plan and employer contributions. Other long‑term levers like equity programs and performance bonuses add to wealth‑building potential.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company materials highlight a total‑rewards commitment and programs such as donation‑matching and an employee disaster relief fund that provide added support. Work‑life and development elements (e.g., PTO, parental leave, flexible work, and tuition reimbursement) are presented for many roles.
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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.
