Process Development Engineer - Assembly

Job Responsibilities

• Function as an assembly development specialist and assembly subject matter expert with an expertise in related technologies, materials, machines, product design and tooling.
• Create & execute goals, timing and cost for project(s) and program(s).
• Create efficient and cost-effective assembly processes, including workflow, equipment layout, and tooling.
• Track & evaluate emerging technologies.
• Monitor and benchmark competitors.
• Communicate/coordinate projects between divisions, sales, targeted programs, customer needs and corporate representative on behalf of the Manufacturing strategy department.
• Pursue new business including planning of Greenfields and Brownfields.
• Support Exteriors and Sales group in pursuing new business.
• Participate as a lead member of the Global Expert Team to coordinate development activities across all of Exteriors and Magna worldwide.
• Research, support, and implement new technologies for Magna Exteriors Manufacturing Processes.
• Identify design improvements and create design specifications for a variety of complex product components to obtain operational, cost, quality, and/or manufacturing feasibility improvements.
• Aid in the selection, installation, and testing of manufacturing equipment. Contribute to the standardization, provide technical documentation, present findings, and assist in the development of global assembly best practices and standards.
• Analyze highly complex design and process problems and formulates engineering conclusions by the application of engineering and/or mathematical principles.
• Consult with cross functional groups in various engineering activities relative to the design, prototype, and experimental construction of product components.
• Follow operational procedures, work-standards, and divisional guidelines with minimum supervision.

Qualifications

• Education/Skills/Special Knowledge: University degree related to Manufacturing or Engineering. Equivalent job experience also acceptable.
• Physical Demands/Work Environment: Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, will require travel (domestic and international) when needed. Travel may last weeks at a time.