Project Engineer

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Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Software, or Systems Design Engineering
• 1–5 years of relevant experience, with expertise in managing projects from concept to completion.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (steel and non-ferrous alloys); experience with automotive quality standards (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC).
• Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Experience with control systems, robotics programming, and integration; ability to create and interpret electrical schematics; software development experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and report-writing skills; ability to collaborate effectively in a team and communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Experience in software development using Python, C#, C++, or similar languages
• Experience with GitHub, Jira or other version control and collaborative software development tools
• Experience with machine vision, image processing or AI/ML systems
• Experience with PowerBI, Grafana, Databricks or other data analytics tools
• Familiarity with databases, APIs, and cloud platforms

Job Responsibilities:

Total Compensation: $65,000 - $109,000

Immediate, open position

• Lead and support R&D projects in collaboration with internal teams and Cosma divisions.
• Manage project milestones, resources, budgets, and escalate technical issues when necessary.
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and data analysis to develop innovative designs and concepts for automotive systems.
• Oversee testing, fabrication, and installation to ensure compliance with engineering designs and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement by applying lessons learned, optimizing processes, and contributing to innovation initiatives.
• Perform hands-on activities such as testing, and machine operation, including programming equipment like presses and laser cells.
• Perform engineering analyses such as DFMEA, DFA, DFM, and GD&T to optimize designs and ensure manufacturability.
• Define functional requirements, system specifications, and validation plans for automation and software-based solutions.
• Lead and support the development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement automation, machine vision systems, and data-driven applications.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

General Expectations:

• Continuously adhere to and apply the Magna Employee’s Charter, the Magna Corporate Constitution, and the Cosma Way of Thinking in all aspects of position and interaction with others.
• Appreciate and maintain proper level of confidentiality.
• Understand, promote and work by Promatek’s vision statement.
• Work in a safe, organized, effective, efficient and proactive manner.
• Able to work overtime, including afternoon, evening shifts and weekends as required.

• Travel may be required occasionally. Note: some of the travel may be outside North America. Must have valid passport and driver’s license.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Working Conditions:

• Industrial and manufacturing environment

Health & Safety:

• Work in a safe, organized, effective, efficient and proactive manner.
• Ensure all safety and non-safety plant rules and regulations are followed.
• Ensure adherence to established quality and housekeeping standards.
• Review and adhere to Promatek’s health & safety, environmental, operating procedures, and policies.
• Understand and uphold the principles of Bill 168 which prohibits domestic violence, workplace violence, and workplace harassment.
• In addition to the above, the duties include those specified under the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Sec. 28.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.