Project Design Engineer
1 month ago
Job Title: Project Design Engineer
Reporting To: Quality Senior Engineer
About us
Magna Exteriors Sunderland are the highest-volume production of thermoplastic back
door modules in Europe. The plant started mass production in 2021, and we are proud
to be on the journey to become the global benchmark of Tailgate manufacturing.
We are an energetic, passionate team with expertise in the new most exciting materials
and processes. Located in the North East of England, we will continue to experiment
and evolve, with a focus on advancing our knowledge and learning.
Forward. For all.
Group Summary
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to helping manufacturers create bold, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes liftgates, door modules, exterior fascias and trim, front-end modules, active aerodynamic systems, running boards, sealing, trim and engineered glass. Advanced expertise in exterior design and lightweight composites is incorporated within each product line.
Guided by our Employee’s Charter, our core values are a reflection of who we are as individuals and as a company.
• Think Big
• Take Responsibility
• Never Settle
• Be Collaborative
About the Role
This role is responsible for leading and supporting all quality/design aspects impacting, sustaining and improving the plant performance.
Your Responsibilities
- Support quality management and site management objectives and tasks
- Support quality management and site management reporting requirements
- Contribute towards the development and delivery of department and individual objectives to maintain/improve department and business performance
- Involvement in continuous improvement activities for plant (quality, lean, scrap, etc.)
- Support site development and sustainment of QMS in line with standards and customer specific requirements
- Work with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain customer and internal quality standards
- Liaison with external parties as required (customers, suppliers, etc.)
- Provide regular feedback through various mechanisms i.e. daily, weekly and monthly reviews
- Support coaching and development activities as required
- Maintain responsible systems and metrics, including reporting as required
- This position combines the focus of a Designer and Product Development Engineer
- Lead Design change for the plant.
- Lead change management for the plant.
- Lead internal NPI/project activities.
- Effectively utilize CAD technology to develop and complete development of parts and assemblies as required by customer.
- Generate temporary studies/concept sketches, of specific areas, to realize or eliminate engineering concerns.
- Modifies product drawings and/or math data according to approved DWO and PCN.
- Executing the design guidelines as stated TS16949.
- Observe group and customer data standards for file construction and storage.
- Identify and lead new development projects focusing on new 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.
- Support Exteriors and Sales group in pursuing new business.
- Identifies design work and creates design specifications for a variety of complex product components to obtain operational, cost, quality, and/or manufacturing feasibility improvements
Who we are looking for
Essential
- CAD experience
- Understanding the DFMEA process
- Understanding of engineering drawings (KFD, data notes, spec tender, PSW, etc)
- NPI experience
- Excellent organization skills and management of priorities
- Understanding of 7W / lean improvement
- Experienced in problem solving leadership with strong analytical skills
- Understanding of build standard creation (PFMEA, control plan, working level documents) and implementation / improvement of quality control systems
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to present to all levels of internal and external customers.
- Understanding of measurement methods / methodology
- PC literacy, including a working knowledge of reporting software, e.g. Microsoft Office
- Resilient, self-driven and positive approach
- Prepared to work within remit and across functions/levels as required
- Systematic and logical approach
- Flexibility
Desirable
- Qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
- Experience of working within the automotive sector
- 6-Sigma trained or trained in other problem solving methodologies (quality tools required)
- QMS and quality systems / auditing experience
In addition, we offer you the following site benefits:
Competitive Salary
2x Pension Schemes
On site gym
Parking for two-wheelers, four-wheelers or electric vehicles
My Staff Shop – exclusive discounts and savings
Referral Schemes
Employee Assistance Programme
Free Eye tests
Cycle to Work scheme
Exclusive car discount
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