Junior Product Engineer

Grand Rapids, United States

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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.

Group Summary:

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities:

About the Role

Plans, organizes, leads, and directs technical work related to product engineering activities. Serves as a liaison and coordinates engineering activities from concept through production testing. The junior product engineer will assist with leading the product design team and maintaining the open issues list related to product engineering.

Your Responsibilities

Defines scope, plans, organizes, and directs technical work and departmental/team efforts related to product, process, tooling, testing, and materials as it relates to product engineering activities.
Translates direction of technical work into specific plans of action and directs product engineering activities to production phase. Monitors and controls costs, quality, timing, and other related aspects of projects. Understands and adheres to schedule and budgetary requirements of projects. Reports progress as required.
Serves as a liaison and coordinates development activities of internal and external resources. Serves as a resource by providing a problem-solving function by initiating action to overcome obstacles as they are encountered.
Participates in continuous improvement efforts. Researches, recommends, and implements new and/or existing products, processes, materials, and equipment. Engages in comparative and competitive analysis to ensure utilization of most appropriate and beneficial techniques.
Performs other duties as necessary for completion of projects and achievement of departmental goals.

Who We Are Looking For

Strong initiative; sense of ownership and responsibility
Superior time management and organizational skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Solid problem-solving skills
Must be able to work independently or in a group with supervision
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters with objectivity and discretion, high personal standard of integrity

Your Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, coordinate and integrate internal data, and clearly articulate concepts, ideas and other issues relating to product engineering
Strong organizational, project management, and leadership skills to prioritize, coordinate projects, manage conflicting needs, and deal with many issues at one time. Must be able to work independently.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts and represent the Company in a professional manner when performing job duties. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to exercise influence at various levels and functions.

Site Benefits

Brand new Engineering facility with on-site fitness center and fresh market cafeteria
Conveniently located near many restaurants, I-96 and M-6
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
13 Paid Company Holidays
Competitive vacation plan
Retirement Savings Programs
Employee Equity and Profit Participation Program
Family and Employee Assistance Program (FEAP)
Education Assistance Program
Company sponsored wellness programs (flu shots, Weight Watchers, Gym membership reimbursement program, etc.)
Individual bonus programs

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.