Job Description

Job Number: 57764
Group: Magna Exteriors
Division: Co-Ex-Tec
Job Type: Permanent/Regular
Location: CONCORD

Group Description

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.

Role Summary

Working closely with the Designer, prepares 3D math data, working layouts, GD&T, component drawings and typical sections of automotive components, assemblies and systems from engineering specifications, instructions and prior layouts. With moderate direction from senior design engineering personnel, assists in the implementation of design components and systems within operational, cost, timing, safety, reliability, quality, and manufacturing feasibility parameters. Provides assistance with technical guidance and product design problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

1. Generally assigned to develop complex components and assemblies. Assignments will include programs with existing and new customers, the introduction of new technology, accelerated development cycles and integrated product lines.
2. Independently (with some input from senior personnel) generate studies and concept sketches for the purpose of understanding, communicating, or overcoming technical issues.
3. Consults and collaborates with personnel on various Engineering and Design activities related to the product development process.
4. Generates innovative solutions to problems that resolve issues on projects as well as open potential avenues to new products/patents/cost savings
5. Develops CAD designs (3D & 2D) based on internal and customer input/requirements and following internal guidelines/best practices. Complexity of the design may extend up to vehicle system level. Designs should demonstrate advanced understanding of material, industry, OEM, product specific, supplier process, manufacturing, and other best practices. Applies these skills to create viable solutions for product designs and generate/evaluate concepts for technical merit.
6. Can execute complex calculations and kinematic studies using product standards and individual knowledge.
7. Works with Analysts to provide data necessary for CAE studies, and optimize designs based on results.
8. Advanced understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing (GD+T). Able to independently devise dimensioning schemes that suit fit and function of parts while accounting for mating condition of other components in an assembly. Application of tolerance stack ups. Consideration for manufacturing and quality assurance capabilities should be evident in the dimensioning strategy and design.
9. Able to act as a liaison to customer /supplier, if placed in an off-site assignment.
10. Provides technical guidance and mentoring as needed to other Design Engineers/Designers regarding CAD/Drafting best practices and design principles.
11. Exercise advanced knowledge and skill when executing internal CAD change management, and when adapting to customer change management systems, to ensure accuracy and proper protocol when submitting math data
12. Ensures accurate execution of assignments related to Engineering Change Notices while maintaining proper revision levels and change sequencing.
13. Possesses advanced ability to perform data transfers and translations, as needed.
14. Identify and report any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system.
15. Ensure compliance and enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements, QMS (IATF16949), Health and Safety
(ISO 45001), EMS (ISO14001), and security (PIP) requirements.
16. Ensure, with the cooperation of other Division departments and Corporate that the division achieves and maintains the highest possible Customer rating for satisfaction; strive for zero defects in all areas of the business.
17. Ensure enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements and Quality Management System (IATF16949) without compromising either Division or its Customers.
18. Initiate and/or participate in continuous improvement activities.
19. Any other reasonable duties as requested by Management

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Post-Secondary Degree in Engineering or related field preferred or strong technical background.
• Product design training (3 - 5 years of diversified design experience) or equivalent work experience.
• 2 - 3 years minimum experience in the automotive industry.
• Strong working knowledge in NX/Unigraphics V9, and CATIA V5 an asset
• Team Center 10 experience is considered a strength as well as Level 2 at GM
• Able to work alone with minimal supervision.
• Well-developed communication, organizational, interpersonal and analytical abilities
• Sound computer skills, including knowledge of software in current use
• Understanding of lean manufacturing, an asset

Additional Information

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request.

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