Process Development Engineer - Automation

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, AutoCAD, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, Mechanical, Software Testing

Job Description

Role Summary

The Process Development Engineer applies Manufacturing, Engineering, and analytical principles to the

development of global manufacturing processes. The Process Development Engineer will be responsible

for Engineering, Designing, Innovating, and implementing production processes for Magna Exteriors on a

global scale.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify and lead new development projects focusing on new technology concepts, cost savings, global activities and obtaining new business.
• Create & execute goals, timing and cost for project(s).
• Track & evaluate emerging technologies.
• Monitor and benchmark competitors.
• Communicate/coordinate projects between divisions, sales, targeted programs, customer needs and corporate representative on behalf of the Manufacturing strategy department.
• Function as a development specialist with an expertise in related technologies, materials, design and tooling.
• Support Exteriors and Sales group in pursuing new business including planning of Greenfields and Brownfields.
• Participate as a lead member of the Global Expert Team to coordinate development activities across all of Exteriors and Magna worldwide.
• Research, support, and implement new technologies for Magna Exteriors Manufacturing Processes.
• Identify design improvements and create design specifications for a variety of complex product components to obtain operational, cost, quality, and/or manufacturing feasibility improvements.
• Analyze highly complex design and process problems and formulates engineering conclusions by the application of engineering and/or mathematical principles.
• Consult with cross functional groups in various engineering activities relative to the design, prototype, and experimental construction of product components.

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.
• Effective Communication with Employees, Managers, Divisions and Customers globally.
• Keen to learn new and state of the art technologies and processes for mass production applications.
• Ability to learn and utilize different software (ex. AutoCAD, related robot software, etc)
• Other job duties as required and/or assigned.

Expertise such as:

• Bonding Processes and Materials
• Adhesive Processes Issues and Failures¨
• Experience with automation software, hardware, and testing.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and operations.
• Knowledge of robotics and robot programming.
• Knowledge of AI and machine learning applications.

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.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Skills/Special Knowledge - University degree related to Manufacturing or Engineering. Equivalent job experience also acceptable.

Physical Demands/Work Environment - Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, will require travel (domestic and international) when needed. Travel may last weeks at a time.