Product Engineer

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, UStime type:
Full time posted on:
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* 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.##

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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.
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* Job Responsibilities:

**** About the Role
** Plans, organizes, leads, and directs technical work related to product engineering activities.  Serves as a liaison and coordinates engineering activities from concept through production testing.  The product engineer is responsible for creating and maintaining the program: DFMEA’s, DVP’s, BOM’s, design review checklists, tolerance stacks, drawing GD&T, and any customer specific requirements.  The product engineer will lead the product design team and maintain the open issues list related to product engineering with an emphasis on lighting.
** Your Responsibilities
*** Defines scope, plans, organizes, leads, and directs technical work and departmental/team efforts related to product, process, tooling, testing, and materials as it relates to product engineering activities.
* Translates direction of technical work into specific plans of action and directs product engineering activities to production phase.  Monitors and controls costs, quality, timing, and other related aspects of projects.  Understands and adheres to schedule and budgetary requirements of projects.  Reports progress as required.
* Serves as a liaison and coordinates development activities of internal and external resources.  Serves as a resource by providing a problem-solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered.
* Participates in continuous improvement efforts.  Researches, recommends, and implements new and/or existing products, processes, materials, and equipment.  Engages in comparative and competitive analysis to ensure utilization of most appropriate and beneficial techniques.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
** Who We Are Looking For
*** Strong initiative; sense of ownership and responsibility
* Superior time management and organizational skills
* Outstanding interpersonal skills
* Solid problem-solving skills
* Must be able to work independently or in a group with supervision
* Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with objectivity and discretion, high personal standard of integrity
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Preferred Qualifications
*** Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 2-5 years of experience desired
* Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, coordinate and integrate internal data, and clearly articulate concepts, ideas and other issues relating to product engineering
* 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/tools related to the job.  Ability to calculate and analyze data, generate reports, present information, etc.
* Strong lighting knowledge…