Project Engineer, Quality Engineering

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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.

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety.

Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Scope of Position The Project Engineer supports the Program Management team in the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering projects and division-wide change management initiatives. This position serves as a key cross-functional resource, coordinating activities between Engineering, Quality, Production, Purchasing, Maintenance, Finance, and other departments to ensure projects and changes are implemented effectively, on schedule, and in alignment with customer and business requirements.

The Project Engineer will play a key role in managing the impact of product, process, equipment, tooling, and documentation changes throughout the division. This position will track project milestones, coordinate action items, facilitate cross-functional meetings, maintain project documentation, and ensure required approvals and deliverables are completed.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in a technical or engineering role within the automotive manufacturing industry, with project management or cross-functional project experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Working knowledge of APQP and AIAG Core Tools.
• Experience with engineering changes, change management, or project coordination preferred.
• Familiarity with CNC machining and automotive manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of presses, machining, material handling, inspection/gauging, toolroom, and metal finishing equipment is an asset.
• Proficiency with CAD software, preferably Solid Works or Draft Sight.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and other PC-based applications.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate meetings, coordinate cross-functional teams, and present information to various levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive accountability across functional areas.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.

• Support the Program Management team in planning and executing assigned projects and initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate division-wide change management activities, ensuring changes are properly evaluated, communicated, approved, implemented, and sustained.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams through engineering changes, process changes, equipment changes, and other business initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project timelines, action plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Track project progress and communicate status, risks, issues, and required actions to Program Management and leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and ensure action items are clearly assigned and completed.
• Evaluate the impact of proposed changes on quality, production, capacity, tooling, equipment, cost, timing, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate required documentation, approvals, trials, validations, and implementation activities associated with changes.
• Support APQP activities and ensure appropriate quality planning is incorporated into projects and changes.
• Lead or support continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Work with Engineering and Operations to develop practical solutions to product and process issues.
• Support the implementation and commissioning of new equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Prepare sketches, layouts, CAD drawings, presentations, and other technical information as required.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, engineering records, CAD files, and change-related documentation.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, engineers, buyers, and internal stakeholders as required.
• Support quoting activities and cost evaluations for assigned…