Senior Process Engineer

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QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:

• Immediate open position
• $80000 - $120000
• Bachelors degree in engineering Materials Science Polymer/Composite Technology Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years process engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience in Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) SMC composite processing or related polymer/composite manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated understanding of material behavior adhesion mechanisms cure chemistry solvent interaction surface quality and the relationship between molding conditions and downstream process performance.
• Experience in a Tier 1 automotive environment supporting OEMs.
• Proven analytical problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (English - spoken and written)
• A self-starter with the ability to manage and execute projects independently

MAIN DUTIES:

• Develop validate and own RIM and SMC molding processes for new programs tooling and ongoing production.
• Support APQP/GCAR PPAP run-at-rate and launch activities ensuring process capability and downstream customer requirements are understood and built into the process.
• Apply SPC to identify monitor and control key quality factors influencing molding and downstream results.
• Lead collaborative troubleshooting and structured problem solving across molding and downstream process interfaces using PPSR 8D root cause analysis and data-driven validation to address paint surface appearance cure-related concerns material variation tooling conditions and process stability.
• Engage downstream internal customers to understand their requirements and translate feedback into appropriate process controls and improvement actions.
• Collaborate with material chemical tooling and equipment suppliers to obtain technical input guidance and escalation support when required.
• Conduct regular reviews of process performance and communicate interim and final results related to yield cycle time defect reduction and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvements and cost savings; materials yield and cycle time improvements
• Complete modification bulletins quality alerts and customer responses.
• Technical/project management (capital)
• Train and mentor technicians and operators.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned

At Magna we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. Thats 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.

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