Product Engineer
Magna International, Inc
Novi, Michigan
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Novi, Michigan
POSTED
6 days ago
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:
The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.
Job Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
Plans, organizes, leads, and directs technical work related to Advanced Product Development (APD) projects as its related to exterior lighting. Leads the selection and implementation of Advanced Product Development projects from concept up through validation. Translates direction of technical work into specific plans of action and directs development activities to implementation phase. As a project leader it is expected that you will serve as a liaison and coordinates development activities of internal and external resources. Researches, recommends, and implements or improves new and/or existing products, processes, materials, technologies, and equipment. Will collaborate with and may lead other staff. Performs other duties as necessary and performs necessary procedures for the protection of intellectual property rights.
Key Functions & Responsibilities:
- Lead Advanced Development Projects from inception to validation/integration as related to automotive exterior lighting.
- Works as an Advanced Project Engineer on all assigned projects, supporting design efforts like mechanical, electrical, software designs, system interface and integration efforts.
- Design and develop H/W designs, electronic system block diagrams and circuit topologies with the support according to customers/project requirements.
- Lead research, design and develop electrical systems for new advanced projects in compliance with automotive standards and customer specifications from the concept phase up through the validation phase.
- Works with cross functional groups both internal and external, suppliers and customers to establish necessary requirements to align to development strategies on APD projects.
- Support purchasing and sales on Advanced Product Development content for costing - BOM, EBOM and SOR as related to SOR and VA/VE initiatives on all projects
- Responsible for review of customer electrical interface documentation and specifications, proof of concept testing with electrical techs, coordinating electrical environmental testing as required by the OEMs as they relate to APD projects.
- Support APD Test plan development and review with EE and Validation Tech aligning to highlighted OEM
- Conducts or leads failure analysis and investigation of system and electronic failures or incidents as required.
- Negotiation of technical issues with the internal project team as necessary.
- Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Concept engineering, review and analysis of data from capability studies, print tolerancing and GD&T. Investigate and research new manufacturing technologies relevant to Lighting. Develop new manufacturing capabilities competitive within the Lighting industry.
- Monitors and controls costs, quality, timing, and other related aspects of assigned projects. Understands and adheres to schedule and budgetary requirements of assigned projects. Reports progress as required.
- Serves as a resource within the APD team by providing a problem-solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered.
- Participates in continuous improvement efforts. Engages in comparative and competitive analysis to ensure utilization of most appropriate and beneficial techniques in a situation, respectively.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5+ years of project lead in the lighting discipline, with mechanical, system integration, electronics or software development background.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, Computer Science, Physics or eq
About the Company
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Magna International, Inc
We are a leading global automotive supplier with 347 manufacturing facilities and 94 product development, engineering and sales centres in 27 countries. We have over 159,000 employees focused on delivering superior value to our customers through innovative processes and World Class Manufacturing.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or moreINDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
http://www.magna.com/