Project Design Engineer

3 weeks ago


Sunderland Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom Magna International Full time

Job Description Job Title: Project Design Engineer
Reporting To: Quality Senior Engineer

Magna Exteriors Sunderland are the highest-volume production of thermoplastic back
The plant started mass production in 2021, and we are proud
to be on the journey to become the global benchmark of Tailgate manufacturing.

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.

This role is responsible for leading and supporting all quality/design aspects impacting, sustaining and improving the plant performance.

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.)
Work with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain customer and internal quality standards
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).
Communicate/coordinate projects between divisions, sales, targeted programs, customer needs and corporate representative.
Identifies design work and creates design specifications for a variety of complex product components to obtain operational, cost, quality, and/or manufacturing feasibility improvements

CAD experience
Understanding of engineering drawings (KFD, data notes, spec tender, PSW, etc)
Understanding of build standard creation (PFMEA, control plan, working level documents) and implementation / improvement of quality control systems
PC literacy, including a working knowledge of reporting software, e.g. Microsoft Office
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

Competitive Salary
2x Pension Schemes
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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