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Group Summary:
Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.
Job Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end product development of Seat structures (design, build, validation) in line with SOPs and Product Delivery Process (PDP).
- Translate customer requirements into optimized design solutions considering cost, quality, safety, reliability, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance.
- Apply engineering and analytical tools (QFD, FMEA, DOE, VA/VE, DFM/DFA, Pugh analysis) for product development and decision-making.
- Plan, track, and execute design activities aligned with project timelines and engineering open issues.
- Develop, review, and manage engineering deliverables (DVP&R, GD&T, BOM, specifications, engineering changes, work orders).
- Ensure timely closure of engineering issues and completion of phase-gate deliverables with cross-functional teams (CFT).
- Review and approve designs, drawings, SORs, DVP, and engineering change requests to ensure compliance with design intent.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and quality teams for effective project execution and communication.
- Drive testing and validation activities, including DVP finalization.
- Conduct and participate in design reviews (CDR/CCDR) and internal technical reviews.
- Provide technical leadership, training, and guidance to design team members.
- Track engineering budgets and support internal project reviews.
- Promote process efficiency through automation (macros) and maintain proper documentation.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, safety standards, and maintain workplace discipline (5S/housekeeping).
Requirements:
- Strong understanding of product development lifecycle (PDP) and engineering processes.
- Expertise in engineering documentation along with GD&T, BOM, DVP&R, change management.
- Hands-on experience with engineering analysis and problem-solving tools (FMEA, DOE, VA/VE, etc.).
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and ensure delivery against program milestones.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.