Product Engineer

## Product Engineer Apply:
Troy, Michigan, US:
Full time:
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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 Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
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* Job Responsibilities:

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* POSITION SUMMARY:

** The Product Engineer applies engineering principles and analytical techniques to the design and development of product concepts, components, and assemblies. The Product Engineer will be responsible for process, material, and product development supporting the development and launch of new product programs for Magna Exteriors.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** Support full product development lifecycle including concept development (clay model phases), design maturation, tooling development, check fixture development, validation, launch, and post-SOP support.
* Provide engineering direction and support during design reviews with cross-functional teams including program management, manufacturing, design and sales.
* Identify and communicate product development design direction to improve operational, cost, quality, and manufacturing feasibility.
* Analyze design problems and develop engineering solutions using engineering and mathematical principles.
* Support prototype tooling development and coordinate prototype builds.
* Assist with material selection and optimization during product development and prototype build phases.
* Provide technical support and follow-up on design validation and product testing activities.
* Support program management activities including project timing, engineering deliverables, and cost tracking.
* Create and execute project goals, schedules, and deliverables.
* Maintain program documentation including engineering open issue lists and timelines.
* Support engineering change management and customer change requests.
* Travel as necessary to support division and OEM launch activities.
* Coordinate engineering activities between program management, design engineering, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and OEM customer representatives.
* Interface directly with OEM engineering teams for design reviews and approvals.
* Collaborate with Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers on feasibility reviews, tooling development, and manufacturing readiness.
* Develop professional customer relationships to support program success.
* Review CAD models and engineering drawings using visualization tools such as CATIA, NX, or Spinfire.
* Apply Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles to ensure proper component design and manufacturability.
* Perform tolerance stack-up analysis for assemblies to ensure fit and functional performance.
* Ensure vehicle integration requirements including fit & finish, alignment, flushness, and gap targets are met.
** OTHER JOB ELEMENTS:
*** Represent our company professionally, and with a high level of integrity and enthusiasm.
* Develop customer relationships that support our ability to be successful.
* Effectively network and communicate to utilize resources within the company.
* Effectively communicate with internal employees, management, manufacturing divisions, and our OEM customers.
* The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are…