Senior Process Engineer

Magna offers a dynamic environment where you will help develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing support and resources to help them succeed.

Our Magna Exteriors portfolio offers access systems, exterior trim, modular systems, front‑end modules and lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. We are a global innovator from materials development to manufacturing and assembly.

Qualifications

Immediate, open position

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, Polymer/Composite Technology, Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Minimum 5 years process engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.

Experience in Reaction Injection Molding (RIM), SMC composite processing or related polymer/composite manufacturing processes.

Demonstrated understanding of material behavior, adhesion mechanisms, cure chemistry, solvent interaction, surface quality and the relationship between molding conditions and downstream process performance.

Experience in a Tier 1 automotive environment supporting OEMs.

Proven analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

Excellent communication and presentation skills (English - spoken and written).

A self‑starter with the ability to manage and execute projects independently.

Job Responsibilities

Develop, validate and own RIM and SMC molding processes for new programs, tooling and ongoing production.

Support APQP/GCAR, PPAP, run‑at‑rate and launch activities, ensuring process capability and downstream customer requirements are understood and built into the process.

Apply SPC to identify, monitor and control key quality factors influencing molding and downstream results.

Lead collaborative troubleshooting and structured problem solving across molding and downstream process interfaces using PPSR, 8D, root cause analysis and data‑driven validation to address paint, surface appearance, cure‑related concerns, material variation, tooling conditions and process stability.

Engage downstream internal customers to understand their requirements and translate feedback into appropriate process controls and improvement actions.

Collaborate with material, chemical, tooling and equipment suppliers to obtain technical input, guidance and escalation support when required.

Conduct regular reviews of process performance and communicate interim and final results related to yield, cycle time, defect reduction and corrective actions.

Drive continuous improvements and cost savings; materials, yield and cycle time improvements.

Complete modification bulletins, quality alerts and customer responses.

Technical/project management (capital).

Train and mentor technicians and operators.

Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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