Vehicle Integration Project Engineer

Job descriptions may display in multiple languages   based on your language selection. 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: As an engineering and manufacturing partner, Magna’s Complete Vehicle group helps traditional OEMs and new entrants to bring their automotive visions to life. At Magna, you will work in an innovative, international and dynamic team, always pursuing the goal of delivering high-quality products. We work in a diverse environment with global development opportunities. Together with our employees we constantly strive to create a better world of mobility. Job Responsibilities: ABOUT THE ROLE Magna St ey r is looking for talent ed and experience d team members in complete vehicle development who are determined and passionate about develop ing the next level industry standard for vehicle architecture and product ion solutions . The Vehicle Integration Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, development, validation, integration, and launch of vehicle systems, components, and complete vehicle programs. The role works closely with OEM customers, Magna engineering teams, manufacturing organizations, and suppliers to ensure technical requirements, quality objectives , cost targets, and timing milestones are successfully achieved throughout the product development process.   YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES   Technical Responsibility   Contribute to the Magna Steyr USA strategy and growth by supporting Lead Engineering roles and the whole engineering team in areas such as:   Drive the design, development, integration and validation of vehicle systems, components, or complete vehicle programs.   Support engineering teams in achieving program objectives , performance requirements, and project milestones.   Coordinate definition and management of en gineering requirements, specifications, performance targets, and technical deliverables.   Drive concept development activities using set-based engineering and systems engineering principles.   Coordinate compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and Magna standards.   Participate in subsystem and vehicle-level technical reviews and design assessments.   Lead development and maintenance of DFMEAs, DVP&R documents, requirements management processes, and validation strategies.   Own and execute component , subsystem, and vehicle-level validation plans, including virtual and physical testing requirements.   Coordinate validation activities with suppliers, test facilities, CAE teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.   Steer root cause analysis and resolution of technical issues throughout development and launch phases.   Coordinate benchmarking activities and competitive analysis to identify improvement opportunities.   Own DMU development, virtual vehicle integration, and digital validation activities.   Generate and maintain technical documentation including CTDS, STDS/SSTS, design standards, and engineering reports.   Coordinate CAE requests and ensure timely provision of engineering data.   Ensure designs support manufacturing feasibility, production takt time, quality objectives , and cost targets.   Support prototype, pilot, and production build activities.   Support issue resolution during vehicle launches and production ramp-up phases.   E MPLOYEE R ELATED T ASK   Project Planning, Target Achievement, Monitoring & Reporting   Employ technical expertise to coordinate the engineering development of one or more subsystems   Support Technical Area (TA) core competencies .     Support and contribute to knowledge base of internal and external best practices .   Coordinate benchmarking studies and contribute to the benchmark knowledgebase .   Propose and lead advanced development topics supporting the strategy of Magna Vehicle Engineering USA .   Propose continuous improvement opportunities to level up team skills, qualifications, tools and processes .   Drive design proposals with set-based engineering principles .   Lead designs with 6 Sigma design principles .   Execute complex problem solving with cross functional teams .   Ensure cooperation with all areas within the vehicle product development and request the required frame conditions   Coordinate engineering activities with cross-functional teams and suppliers.   Execute technical reviews with customers and internal stakeholders.   Track engineering deliverables and milestone status.   Coordinate issue management, risk identification, and escalation activities.   Maintain project documentation, timing plans, and engineering records   YOUR QUALIFICATIONS To perform this role successfully, an individual must consistently deliver against technical, program, and business objectives . Success is measured through achievement of program milestones, timely resolution of technical issues, successful integration and validation of vehicle systems, delivery of quality, cost, and timing targets, and effective collaboration with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. The qualifications below represent the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience required to achieve these outcomes.   Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.   + 5 years of automotive engineering experience.   Experience in vehicle systems development, body engineering, or vehicle integration.   Experience with engineering release processes and validation activities.