Senior Research Engineer, Advanced Body

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* Job Responsibilities:

*** ## Contribute to the development of new technologies and/or product and/or system ideas, either adding content per vehicle (CPV) – top line (revenue) and/or improving profitability (bottom line)* ## Analyze automotive market trends along with region-specific regulations and develop a domain-specific, futuristic, two-generational product and technology roadmap, in collaboration with Magna groups. (body, structures, exteriors, seating, and mechatronics)* ## Collaborate with Magna group R&D teams to identify and develop product and process gaps to improve CPV or reduce product cost* ## Initiate new R&D projects by developing problem statements and value propositions.
* ## Execute end–to–end Proof of Technology (PoT) or Proof of Concept (PoC) using Ideation Development Process (IDP)* ## Provide input into project prioritization based on total addressable, relevant market analysis, working with other Magna R&D and business development groups.* ## Conduct advanced development studies to support program timing and budget goals* ## Participate in the ideation process while identifying gaps in the current product or manufacturing technology to guide and provide future R&D efforts to improve the top and/or bottom line.
* ## Perform deep dive analyses  on current problem statements (product and process),  status-quo  (materials, design, process, BOM, DVP&R, D-FMEA, etc), and its cost drivers or technology gaps* ## Analyze engineering results and propose product changes to determine the feasibility and improvement of components, systems, and functional/performance specifications.* ## Analyze customer requirements and develop KPIs for new products or technologies in alignment with the Magna group/s.
* ## Plan and lead IDP gate reviews, and related cross-functional efforts with internal/external customers with required documentation (example – DVP&R, D-FMEA, KPI, etc.) defined within IDP.* ## Confer with other Research Engineers to clarify or resolve problems and develop design solutions.* ## Collaborate with CAD Design Engineers and Designers for the generation of 2D/3D CAD data.* ## Continue to innovate on behalf of internal and external customers.
* ## Perform other duties as required.* ## Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering;
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering preferred* ## Knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly method
*************** Experience**** ## 5+ years of recent experience working on actual product development, either as a Researcher, Technical Lead, Product /System engineer in body / exterior / seating/ mechatronics, and their integration into various systems* ## Experience working with body, structures, exterior, seating, and mechatronics and their integration into various systems* ## Experience working with Team centre to review CAD, cut sections, and present  (preferred)* ## Excellent collaborator seeking WIN-WIN scenario.
* ## Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)* ## Technical ability and creativity to initiate, direct, and control specific projects.* ## Strong written and verbal communication skills* ## High Self-motivation, Never Settle, and Be-Curious (15-Why) thinking* ## Ability to influence without authority and collaborate effectively across teams.
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