Senior Research Engineer, Advanced Body
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The Senior Research Engineer, Advanced Body will work on technology projects within the Corporate R&D Advanced Body Domain, supporting the technical evaluation and due diligence of new developments in multiple areas of the complete vehicle, including body, exteriors, seating, mechatronics, vehicle integration, and other systems-level engineering and product development.
The Senior Research Engineer, Advanced Body will plan, execute, and coordinate all related activities for/with all other internal Corporate R&D Domains, Magna Group R&D Departments, as well as external Supplier companies, institutions, and academia as needed.
Key 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.
Education
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 Teamcentre to review CAD, cut sections, and present (preferred)
Required Skills
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.
Health & Safety
Ensure all Company policies, procedures, plant standards, and safety rules are consistently adhered to.
Display a positive attitude towards safety, work safely and follow all the Company's safety policies and procedures.
Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards in accordance with the Magna Employee Charter, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and the Michigan Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Ensure all employees and visitors have a safe environment in that safety and housekeeping standards are maintained; and all hazards, unsafe actions, or unsafe conditions have been identified, corrected, and/or eliminated.
Respond to and investigate all reports of injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately.
Take an active part in the office/division’s safety program by performing regular workplace inspections, effectively investigate accidents/incidents promptly and assist in meeting or exceeding the office/division’s safety goals.
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