Project Engineer

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 and executes technical projects for new and existing products and develops program schedule. Maintains strong customer engineering relationships with dedication to customer program schedules. Works with suppliers in understanding and administering customer and governmental product requirements/specifications. Ensures costs, quality, timing, and other related aspects of project targets are met. Participates in continuous improvement efforts. Researches, recommends, and implements enhancements to products, processes, technology, etc. May supervise other staff. Performs other duties as necessary in support of projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties will be performed at all levels within the progression. At level I, work is primarily routine and focused on daily workflow requirements that involve detailed engineering assignments including calculations and relatively standard tests. Guidance is provided either by instruction received on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions; or in the form of independently evaluating, selecting, and applying established and well-defined engineering techniques, procedures, policies or systems. Decisions involve limited risk to the organization. Primarily involves entry through intermediate level work. At level II, work is moderately complex and difficult in character and requires program/project management skills. Functioning as a highly competent engineer, work requires independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of standard company procedures and translation of technical guidance from higher level personnel into data applicable to the particular assignment. Decisions involve moderate risk to the organization although results may have a long-lasting impact. Primarily involves intermediate through advanced level work, moving toward complete technical competency and mastery of the field. At level III, work requires independent problem solving and decision making with general direction given on project objectives and broad guidance from corporate strategy and goals. Work is complex, difficult in character and requires strong technical and broad business knowledge in addition to program/project management skills. Functioning with full competency/mastery of work area, exercises considerable latitude in determining specific project objectives and approaches to assignment. Decisions often involve substantial risk to the organization with potential for long-lasting results. Primarily involves senior/advanced level work and may supervise other staff. Responsible for all aspects of assigned programs.

• Plans and executes technical projects for new and existing products and develops program schedule. Explores subject area, defines/determines scope, formulates proposals, and tests/verifies concepts to ensure successful completion of projects. Serves as a resource by providing a problem-solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered.
• Works with internal and external resources to maintain strong customer engineering relationships with dedication to customer program schedules. Ensures project information is clearly and appropriately communicated.
• Works with suppliers in understanding and administering customer and governmental product requirements/specifications and communicates to all parties involved.
• Ensures costs, quality, timing, and other related aspects of project targets are met. Understands and adheres to schedule and budgetary requirements of projects.
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts. Researches, recommends, and implements enhancements to products, processes and programs.
• Performs other duties as necessary for completion of projects and achievement of departmental goals. May supervise other staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Level I

• Bachelor's degree in engineering field with understanding of project engineering practices, principles, processes, etc.; or equivalent. Previous experience in automotive industry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, coordinate, integrate internal data, and clearly articulate concepts, ideas, and other issues relating to project engineering.
• Demonstrated creativity and ingenuity to work on moderate to long-term assignments which are broad in nature. Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills to prioritize, coordinate projects, manage conflicting needs, and deal with many issues at one time. Must be able to work independently.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts and represent the Company in a professional manner when performing job duties. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to exercise influence at various levels and functions.
• Must be able to operate standard and specialized equipment related to the job. Ability to calculate and analyze data, generate reports, present information, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to research and recommend new products and processes. Must be able to initiate implementation of continuous improvement processes.

Level II (in addition to above requirements)

• Minimum three years experience with broad understanding of project engineering practices, principles, procedures, processes, etc.; or equivalent. Possesses specific knowledge, expertise, and is technically current in product development field. Experience in the automotive industry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out projects, broad in nature, from beginning to end in coordination with internal and external contacts. Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills to prioritize, coordinate projects, manage conflicting needs, and deal with many issues at one time. Must be able to work independently under little or no supervision.

Level III (in addition to above requirements)

• Minimum eight years experience in engineering or project/program management. Must have thorough and complete mastery of respective field and a minimum of five years automotive experience. Must be broadly familiar with technologies, products, customers, and programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work on long-term assignments, broad in nature, using a high level of originality and ingenuity. Must be able to develop long-term technical strategies/plans to meet future business needs and growth opportunities. Must be able to work independently with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage several large and complex projects simultaneously. Must have experience with past project financial responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others through support, training, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to thoroughly research, recommend, and oversee implementation of new products, materials, processes, etc. and present information. Champions innovative opportunities to expand the organization's current and future business.

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 to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting