New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer — Automotive Manufacturing

Magna Glass

  • Holland, MI
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    At Magna Engineered Glass, we’re looking for an NPI Engineer who asks great questions, sweats the details, and leads from the front—on the floor and in cross-functional rooms. Ready to champion launches that hit quality, cost, and timing while building a safer, leaner operation?

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHolland, MI

    Description

    Can you turn a quote into a stable, efficient production line?

    At Magna Engineered Glass, we’re looking for an NPI Engineer who asks great questions, sweats the details, and leads from the front—on the floor and in cross-functional rooms.

    Your impact areas

    Launch new programs

    • Build process flows and define manufacturing operations for new part quotations through ramp-up.
    • Lead or support PFMEA workshops with cross-functional teams to de-risk launch.
    • Specify, procure, and deploy new equipment; own buy-off, runoffs, and production rollout.
    • Create Standardized Work and Job Element Sheets; train teams on newly rolled-out processes.

    Optimize current production

    • Research and drive approved continuous improvement and development projects.
    • Maintain plant layout drawings with input from operations, quality, and maintenance.
    • Develop in-process prints and production tools, including GD&T stack-ups and CAD updates; manage signoffs.
    • Benchmark processes and parts across sister sites, suppliers, customers, and competitors.

    Technical leadership & communication

    • Provide technical input to Sales and customers to influence product design for manufacturability and cost.
    • Report major engineering developments and corrective actions to management; maintain accurate records and standards.
    • Promote MAFACT, lean manufacturing, standardized work, and ongoing CI across teams.

    Compliance, safety, and stewardship

    • Ensure adherence to IATF 16949, ISO 14001, MIOSHA/OSHA (including Lockout/Tagout), and company policies.
    • Proactively consider environmental aspects of production in every change and process improvement.
    • Submit and support CI and safety suggestions; model safe behaviors at all times.

    Qualifications you’ll need

    • Bachelor’s in engineering, or 3–5 years of related experience/training and/or equivalent education.
    • Background in automotive engineering is required; preferred experience in injection molding, bonding, soldering, assembly, and/or stamping.
    • Experience developing Manufacturing Process Prints, Standard Work Instructions, and Job Element Sheets.
    • Hands-on troubleshooting with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
    • Fluent with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
    • Problem-solving strength: 5 Why, root cause analysis, data-driven decisions, and creative solutions.
    • Comfort interpreting written/oral instructions, drawings, diagrams, and schedules; able to tackle non-standard problems.
    • Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint, SolidWorks, and spreadsheet creation proficiency.
    • Organized, deadline-driven; able to manage multiple projects, including extended hours when needed.
    • Proactive, improvement-minded; clear and professional communicator in English. Spanish bilingual preferred.
    • Commitment to continuing education and skills growth; strong applied mathematics capability.

    Work setting

    • Office: ~40% | Plant: ~60%
    • Extended periods of sitting/standing; frequent keyboard and mouse use (~6 hours/day).
    • Vision needs include near/far/depth/color; regular computer work.
    • Exposure in plant to machinery, moving equipment/material, moderate noise, airborne particles/fumes, and variable temperatures.
    • Based primarily in a manufacturing facility; occasional travel may be required.

    Ready to champion launches that hit quality, cost, and timing while building a safer, leaner operation? Join us.

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