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Form of workWe see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna’s Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility. Forward. For all.
About the Role
Magna Steyr is looking for talented and experienced team members in complete vehicle development who are determined and passionate about developing the next level industry standard for vehicle architectures and production solutions. In the validation discipline, the Body Exterior DVP&R Engineer is responsible to support all Body Exterior validation plans and execution on full vehicle, subsystem, and component level. This position will interface with OEMs, Magna divisions, global module group teams, performance attribute leaders and testing resources.
Your Responsibilities
Technical Responsibility
Contribute to the Global Technical Area (GTA) strategy and growth of the engineering team.
• Support Technical Area (TA) core competencies growth as required by Technical Manager.
• Support and contribute to knowledge base of internal and external best practices.
• Support studies in performance requirements and validation requirements and contribute to the validation knowledgebase of Body Exterior related items.
• Propose and support test and validation topics supporting the technical area and assigned projects.
• Propose continuous improvement opportunities to level up team skills, qualifications, tools, and processes.
• Lead Body Exterior validation plan creation for Complete vehicle, component, and subsystem level.
• Lead validation proposals identifying component, system, and vehicle level testing required per development phase.
• Support development of the vehicle Body Exterior and subsystem level DVP&R, including defining the test quantity, product level for each subsystem per project phase and whether tests are virtual or empirical.
• Lead/support the roll down of performance and certification targets to the tiered suppliers.
• Support alignment of validation requirements with nominated suppliers.
• Support creation of specification books and alignment between module team and suppliers.
• Supervise component test execution and compliance of test standards and targets.
• Support complex problem solving with cross functional teams.
• Support hardware manager to fulfill DVP&R requirements.
• Support benchmark activities with test planning and test tracking.
• Support attribute teams on creation/update of new/modified test standards and to contribute to Magna Steyr database growth.
Who we are looking for
Project Planning, Target Achievement, Monitoring & Reporting
Employ technical expertise to lead the engineering development of one or more subsystems.
• Support the project team(s) engineering in achieving project objectives, performance and cost requirements, and timing milestones.
• Lead and/or support external services and resources supporting the project testing.
• Support testing assigned to third parties and tiered partners.
• Confirm OEM and magna project performance targets and assure the targets are achievable.
• Confirm OEM and magna project cost and timing targets and assure the targets are achievable.
• Support the Project Manager (PM) and Technical Manager and contribute to the project resource planning, budget development, and status reporting.
• Be responsible for the release of test and certification results into internal and external sites.
• Be responsible for the release of DVP simulations and studies into internal or external sites.
• Be responsible for completing and cataloging all the tests and results according to the DVP&R and format standards.
• Be responsible for auditing designs assessing the risk of meeting the project performance targets.
• Be responsible for testing in accordance with regulations such as, FMVSS, ECE, CNCA/GB, ISO, etc.
• Be responsible to assure the Design Failure Mode and Effects and Analysis (DFMEA) includes all associated vehicle and subsystem test requirements and product usage cases.
Project Related Interface
Support and Promote Project and Operations Collaboration.
• Support global validation touchpoint and milestone meetings.
• Collaborate with the product development team to assure test scope and timing alignment.
• Collaborate with the quality team to assure the test summaries are formatted to the Quality Team’s deliverable submission standards.
• Support Vehicle Functions Manager and Technical Manager with technical input to make complex decisions.
• Collaborate with the Technical Manager to guide team on usage/creation of best practices in alignment with Global Technical Area Head (GTAH) strategy.
• Collaborate with the other project GTAs.
Employee Related Tasks
Ensure cooperation with all areas within the engineering and request the required frame conditions.
• Ensure cooperation with project management and Technical Manager.
• Ensure cooperation with all other groups within the area.
• Lead the definition of functional requirements for related components/subsystems with suppliers.
• Create and manage Component DVPs as required according to MSDS (Magna Steyr Development System) process.
• Ensure the Body Exterior DVP&Rs are current with updates and test results.
• Lead test execution activities, documentation of results and reports.
• Provide PPAP support as needed/required.
• Provide support to ensure read across of component DVPs test results to complete vehicle DVP.
• Secure knowledge of test and validation methods within the group.
• Cooperation with all Magna Steyr locations.
• Escalation problems at the earliest time with the appropriate team members.
Your preferred 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.
• Must have a positive “can do” attitude.
• Must be flexible and able to course correct paths according to priority alignment.
• Familiar with Body Exterior subsystem and component level manufacturing process (i.e., injection molding, stamping, casting, etc.)
• Familiar with Body Exterior design and release process.
• Familiar with Body Exterior components and assemblies.
• Experience with structural and durability requirements for full vehicle and components testing and sign off.
• Education– BSME.
• Experience - 3+ years Body Exterior system level product validation.
• Experience in Body exterior components development, validation and manufacturing.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with global teams.
• Experience in Body Exterior testing and launching preferred.
• Experience/familiarity with stamping, casting, and tooling processes.
• Experience with supplier management, timing, and cost requirements.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis preferred.
• Experience in testing Complete vehicle, components, and assemblies.
• Experience in testing fasteners, threaded fasteners, riveted fasteners, and clip retainers preferred.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink, dSpace, Labview, and model-based tools.
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Computer knowledge and skills in CAD and CAE simulation preferred.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal).
• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.
• May require local, domestic, and international travel – less than 15% domestic + international.
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.
