Product Engineer

About the Role

PURPOSE OF POSITION:  
To maintain complete understanding of customer product expectations and provide direction to program team to ensure these are met.

Your Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY:  
Responsible for maintaining updated BoM at all times
Responsible for communicating all engineering changes using the ECN Process ensuring a complete and accurate account of the change and all of its impacts are known 
Responsible for maintaining direct contact with the customer ensuring all questions and concerns related to product are being addressed in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS:
Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies and Employee’s Charter
Understand customer communication and share with program team and other departments through effective ECN communication
Identify opportunities and offer commercially sound solutions to design related concerns
Provide accurate and thorough analysis of CAD files received from the customer
Develop sound relationships with customer contacts to ensure open lines of communication
Lead the program team in the development and implementation of VAVE ideas to help offset customer LTA expectations
Develop sound relationships with customer contacts, both internal and external, to ensure open lines of communication
Participate in VAVE cost reduction activities as it applies to product design 
Develop accurate component level prints with proper application of GD&T to ensure overall assembly requirements are met 
Lead the program team in arriving at design solutions for product concerns 
Understand product definition and ensure all manufacturing methods are compliant and capable of manufacturing the product at the intended quality level 
Work closely with process, quality and tooling engineers to develop optimum manufacturing strategy
Ensure all early stage prototype parts meet full customer expectations through visual inspection of product prior to release for shipment
Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing process
Monitor and maintain good housekeeping
Follow all plant safety policies and procedures
Perform other duties as required

Who we are looking for

Your preferred qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Must have excellent mathematical, organizational, and communication skills (both verbal and written)
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to develop good working relationships with customers
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to handle multiple demands
Willingness to travel 
Must be willing to work extended or flexible hours as needed to meet customer requirements
Must have knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance
Must have a good working knowledge of stamping and welding processes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Some of the physical demands of this position include the ability to lift 40 pounds, the ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time, and occasional bending and stooping. 

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED:
Some of the equipment and tools used are computer, telephone, fax machine, copier/printer, and a projector. 

KNOWLEDGE:
Computer skills
-Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Projects

EDUCATION:  
High School Diploma or GED required 
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, or equivalent experience

TECHNICAL TRAINING:  
AutoCAD and CAD viewer programs 
SDRC IDEAS, CATIA, or Unigraphics formats

WORK EXPERIENCE:
3-5 years engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment

AREAS OF TRAINING REQUIRED:
New Hire Orientation
OSHA Required Safety
Product and Process Overview
Understanding the Charter
Stamping Fundamentals
Lean Manufacturing Overview
5S & Visual Management
Business Management System.
 

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