Senior Research Engineer, Advanced Body

Job 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.
• ## 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) ## 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.

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