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What we offer: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 < 20% of 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. 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.
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.
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.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
Worker Type:
Group:
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field of study
- Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field of study
- Minimum ten plus (10+) years of related experience
- Supervisory experience (less than one year)
- Supervisory experience (one to three years)
- Creativity and technical ability to initiate, direct, and control projects within assigned expertise
- Knowledge of automotive body and chassis requirements
- Expert knowledge within assigned area of responsibility (e-coating/pre-treatment/powder coating)
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.
